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SA State Corruption Fighting Bodies

SA State Corruption Fighting Bodies
National Priority Crime Operational Committee (NPCOC)
The NPCOC coordinates the response of law enforcement institutions to priority crimes including corruption.
South African Police Service (SAPS)
The SAPS investigates petty corruption.
Located within SAPS:
Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (‘Hawks’)
The Hawks investigate serious corruption.
Crime Intelligence
Crime Intelligence collects information on crime patterns to support investigations.

National Prosecuting Authority
The NPA is the only institution in the country that can prosecute corruption. Located within NPA: 

Special Investigating Unit
The SIU recovers money lost by the state due to corruption.
Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC)
The FIC identifies the proceeds of corruption.
Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID)
The IPID investigates claims of corruption against the SAPS
State Security Agency (SSA)
The SSA collects intelligence about corruption.

Institutions with a supporting role in anti-corruption.

South African Revenue Service (SARS)
SARS assists other agencies in investigating and prosecuting corruption.
Auditor General of South Africa (AGSA)
The AGSA audits public institutions.
Public Protector
The PP investigates maladministration in public institutions and prescribes remedies.
Public Service Commission (PSC)
The PSC promotes integrity in public institutions.
Public Administration, Ethics Integrity and Disciplinary Technical Assistance Unit
The TAU promotes ethics in government and conducts consequence management.
Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC)
The CPIC administers information about companies.
Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)
The FSCA regulates the financial sector.