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Telecommunications giant Telkom will be the subject of extensive investigation by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU).

"Cadres and tenderpreneurs took advantage while vulnerable and ill people were struggling to survive the devastation of the pandemic,” said DA national spokesperson Siviwe Gwarube.

Close associates in the Free State of suspended ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule face possible prosecution after they were referred to the National Prosecuting Authority for charges of corruption and fraud by the Special Investigating Unit.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) aims to recover over half-a-billion rand from personal protective equipment contracts that were found to be irregular.

After an 18-month investigation, President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday authorised the release of the final report of the Special Investigating Unit into procurement associated with the Covid-19 pandemic by all spheres of government.

The Presidency says the findings are unacceptable but an important first step in government's fight against corruption.

The Special Investigating Unit's final report into personal protective equipment corruption has been made public after President Cyril Ramaphosa authorised its release.

After an 18 month investigation, President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday authorised the release of the final report of the Special Investigating Unit into procurement associated with the Covid-19 pandemic by all spheres of government.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the release of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) report into Covid-19 related procurement by government departments.

The Special Investigating Unit has won confirmation of a R7.9m interim preservation order in the AngloGold Ashanti Hospital matter.