Report corruption

These bodies are independent of S.C.A.M. Choose the one that best fits what you want to report. Each explains on its own site how it handles your information.

• National Anti-Corruption Hotline (Public Service Commission)

  For: fraud or corruption in national or provincial government departments.

  Toll-free: 0800 701 701. You do not have to give your name.

  Visit psc.gov.za ↗

• Special Investigating Unit (SIU)

  For: corruption and maladministration in government departments, municipalities and state-owned entities.

  Hotline: 0800 037 774

  Visit siu.org.za ↗

• Public Protector South Africa

  For: improper conduct or maladministration by anyone performing a public function. Complaints should generally be made within two years.

  Visit pprotect.org ↗

• SAPS Crime Stop

  For: reporting a crime anonymously.

  08600 10111, or the MySAPS app. In an emergency, call 10111.

  Visit saps.gov.za ↗

• Parliament: Joint Committee on Ethics and Members' Interests

  For: a Member of Parliament breaching the Code of Ethical Conduct, including undisclosed interests. Complaints go through the Registrar of Members' Interests.

  Visit parliament.gov.za ↗

• Corruption Watch (civil society)

  For: corruption in any sector, public or private. Corruption Watch is not an investigative body; it uses reports for research, campaigns and litigation.

  Visit corruptionwatch.org.za ↗

Links and numbers last verified: 8 October 2026.