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SIU NOTES SANEF’S MEDIA STATEMENT THAT MISPRESENTS THE NLC INVESTIGATION
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has noted a misrepresentation of facts in the South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) media statement on its former chairperson, Makhudu Sefara, to whom the SIU traced the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) funds to his business, Unscripted Communications, and to his personal bank accounts.
Statement:
02 July 2026
SANEF concludes independent inquiry into former chairperson, Makhudu Sefara
The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) has concluded an independent legal investigation into allegations involving its former chairperson, Makhudu Sefara.
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LIMPOPO COUNCILLOR ARRESTED FOR THEFT AFTER SECURING BAIL IN SIU ATTEMPTED BRIBERY CASE IN NORTH WEST
Netshivhumbe Gumani, a 34-year-old councillor from Thulamela Municipality, arrested for allegedly attempting to bribe an investigator from the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) in order to manipulate the outcome of an ongoing investigation at Mahikeng Local Municipality, was granted bail of R10,000 by the Molopo Magistrate’s Court in Mahikeng. Gumani is scheduled to appear in court again on 18 September 2026.
THULAMELA COUNCILLOR ARRESTED AFTER OFFERING SIU INVESTIGATOR R70,000 BRIBE IN JOINT SAPS AND HAWKS OPERATION FOR MAHIKENG INVESTIGATION
A sitting councillor from Thulamela Local Municipality in Limpopo, Netshivhumbe Gumani (44), has been arrested after attempting to bribe a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) investigator with R70,000 to obstruct justice in the Mahikeng Local Municipality, North West, investigation. He is facing charges of corruption.
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Reacting to Gumani’s release on bail, the Acting Head of the SIU, Leonard Lekgetho, said:
“While we acknowledge the court’s decision to grant bail, we remain confident in the strength of the case before the court. The alleged attempt to bribe an SIU investigator is a serious attack on the integrity of South Africa’s justice system and on the fight against corruption. No amount of intimidation or inducement will deter the SIU from fulfilling its mandate. We commend the investigator for acting with professionalism and integrity, and we will continue to work closely with our law enforcement partners to ensure that the matter is prosecuted to its conclusion”.
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Immediately after securing his release on bail, Gumani was arrested by the Makhado police on an outstanding Makhado warrant for theft by false pretence. The charges stem from allegations that Gumani solicited funds from several businesspeople in Limpopo to finance political activities linked to the 2014 youth league conference in Sekhukhune District.
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#LOTTOHEIST| SIU WELCOMES R25 MILLION REPAYMENT ORDER AGAINST SASCOC AND FORMER NLC OFFICIALS
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured a judgment of the Special Tribunal ordering the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) and several associated parties to repay almost R25 million unlawfully diverted from a National Lotteries Commission (NLC) grant.
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The Tribunal orders form part of the implementation of the SIU investigation outcomes and consequence management to recover financial losses suffered by State institutions due to corruption or negligence.
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