President Cyril Ramaphosa has amended Proclamation 30 of 2019, to authorise the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate contracts awarded to Tokiso Security Services CC, which provided security services to the North West Development Corporation (NWDC) and other provincial government entities.

Ramaphosa signed Proclamation 270 of 2025, which will allow the SIU to determine whether the security service contracts were awarded appropriately and if any irregularities, maladministration, or financial losses to the State occurred during the procurement process.

The original proclamation had empowered the SIU to investigate maladministration related to the establishment of Tokiso Security Services as a subsidiary of the NWDC.

SIU spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago said the investigation would look into whether proper procedures were followed in appointing Tokiso Security Services CC and whether any officials, employees, or service providers acted improperly.

“Additionally, the amendment extends the investigation period to include conduct up to the date of the proclamation’s publication on 18 July 2025,” he said.

Kganyago noted that the original Proclamation also authorised the SIU to investigate irregularities in contracts associated with the NWDC, including the Youth Enterprise Combo implemented by MVEST Trust, security services provided by Naphtronics and the purchase of the Christiana Hotel and Game Farm.

“Beyond investigating maladministration, corruption, and fraud, the SIU is committed to identifying systemic failures and recommending measures to prevent future losses.

“In line with the Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act 74 of 1996, the SIU will refer any evidence of criminal conduct uncovered during its investigation to the National Prosecuting Authority for further action,” he highlighted.

He explained that under the SIU Act, the SIU is also authorised to initiate a civil action in the High Court or a Special Tribunal in its name to address any wrongdoing identified during its investigation resulting from acts of corruption, fraud, or maladministration.