Report fraud, theft and corruption

Government related fraud, theft and corruption are handled by different national and provincial Institutions. Each institution deals with certain aspects of such cases.

The Western Cape Government has a culture of zero-tolerance towards fraud, theft and corruption, and seeks to protect its assets, resources and reputation. The Provincial Forensic Services in the Department of the Premier’s Branch Corporate Assurance, is mandated to investigate allegations of fraud, theft and corruption affecting the Western Cape Government.

Report any suspicions or knowledge of fraud, theft or corrupt activities affecting the Western Cape Government by telephone, e-mail, post or by arranging a walk-in appointment with Provincial Forensic Services:   

• Tel: 021 483 0931
• Email: tip.offs@westerncape.gov.za
• Postal address: PO Box 659, Cape Town, 8000
• Physical address: 10th Floor, The Box, 9 Riebeek Street, Cape Town

Allegations must contain factual details. Try to provide as much information as possible, including:

• Whether you wish to remain anonymous;
• The Department that the allegation relates to (including the location of the institution or business unit);
• The nature of the allegation (is it fraud, theft or corruption?);
• The financial implication (if known);
• The date of the alleged offence (when did it happen? Is it ongoing?);
• Implicated person(s) (internal and external parties);
• Details of the allegation (focussing on: who, what, when, where, how?);
• What evidence (to your knowledge) is available? and
• Have you reported the same allegation to another person/body?

You can also report fraud, theft and corruption affecting any government department anonymously to the National Anti-Corruption Hotline, toll-free on 0800 701 701, or via e-mail to: nach@opsc.gov.za.

Take a stand! Do your part and report fraud, theft and corruption.