The Hawks, South Africa’s elite crimefighting force, are dedicated to investigating and battling highpriority crimes such as corruption, fraud, and money laundering. Their colossal task involves managing thousands of cases with numerous charges worth trillions of rands. Despite the challenges they face, the Hawks have made significant strides in crime fighting, securing convictions and court orders associated with assets linked to criminal activities. Their unyielding pursuit of justice offers hope for a safer and more secure South Africa.
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has allocated R62 billion for the COVID19 TERS relief funds, of which KwaZuluNatal businesses received R9.2 billion. To verify that the monies were paid to workers who were meant to receive the relief funds, the “follow the money” audit was set up.