BHF360° | DECEMBER 2020
H E A LT H S Y S T E M S S T R E N G T H E NING
KEEPING A WATCHFUL EYE on all state assets By Advocate Andy Mothibi CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND HEAD, SPECIAL INVESTIGATING UNIT
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dvocate Andy Mothibi’s role as the head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is a pivotal one in the fight against fraud, corruption and the maladministration of state institutions, assets and public money.
he is responsible for determining the procedures to be followed in conducting an investigation; and for charging and recovering fees and expenses from a state institution for anything done in contravention of the SIU Act.
Established in 1996, the SIU also enforces anti-corruption legislation and encourages good governance practices within state institutions. Mothibi was appointed head of the SIU in May 2016.
Mothibi also provides strategic leadership in respect of the methodology of investigations, ensures the implementation of SIUapproved structures and the allocation of resources to implement its strategy.
As head of the SIU, one of the key law enforcement agencies under the Department of Justice and Correctional Services,
Following his successful career, Mothibi is more than up to the task. He served as a public prosecutor and magistrate before joining the then Department of Finance. He has also held top positions at the South African Revenue Service (SARS), South African Airways, Nedbank, Standard Bank, Medscheme Holdings and the AfroCentric Group.
The role of the SIU is to investigate allegations of and collect evidence regarding acts of fraud, corruption and maladministration or omissions related to investigations, with a view to instituting civil proceedings for the recovery of losses suffered by the state. It also plays a critical role in the prevention of future losses.
TERMS OF AGREEMENT: HEALTH SECTOR ANTI-CORRUPTION FORUM As part of contributing to the prevention of corruption, the SIU conducted a corruption: vulnerable sectors risk assessment. The health sector was prioritised for attention. To this end, the Health Sector AntiCorruption Forum (HSACF) was established consisting of government, health sector
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