cidb Report Fraud

cidb Report Fraud

Blow the whistle on fraud and corruption. Report suspected fraudulent and corrupt practices on 0800 112 432. It’s a free and anonymous hotline. 

All reported cases of fraud and corruption are thoroughly investigated by independent forensic investigators. Where sufficient grounds exist, the cidb can institute a formal inquiry in terms of Section 29 of the Construction Industry Development (CID) Regulations of 2004, as amended. Findings and sanctions are published in a government gazette and on our website.

Type of Cases that May Be Reported on Our Toll Free Fraud and Corruption Hotline Are:

  • Suspected cases of fraudulent contractor registration.
  • Soliciting of bribes by staff, from contractors registering on the cidb Register of Contractors.
  • Failure by a public sector client, to apply the Register of Contractors when awarding construction contracts. 
  • Inappropriate application of the Register of Contractors by a public sector client in order to circumvent the rules when awarding construction tenders.
  • General corruption in the award of construction tenders.
  • Contravention of the cidb Code of Conduct.

Type of Cases that May Be Reported on Our Toll Free Fraud and Corruption Hotline Are:

In the interests of a healthy industry that delivers value to clients and society, the parties involved in construction procurement should, in their dealings with each other: 

  • Behave equitably, honestly and transparently.
  • Discharge duties and obligations timeously and with integrity. 
  • Comply with all applicable legislation and associated regulations.
  • Satisfy all relevant requirements established in procurement documents.
  • Avoid conflicts of interest.
  • Not maliciously or recklessly injure or attempt to injure the reputation of another party.