South African authorities say the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has frozen assets worth more than R18 million linked to a KwaZulu-Natal businesswoman accused in connection with alleged UIF TERS fraud that took place during the COVID-19 relief period. According to reporting, the matter involves claims that UIF TERS funds were misused through a fraudulent scheme. The Citizen reports that the businesswoman, identified as Yolanda Mgobo, and her fiancé are subject to restrictions related to the sale of assets valued at millions. The two outlets describe the asset freeze as part of action taken while prosecution for fraud is considered, indicating that legal processes are ongoing and further proceedings have not yet concluded. The allegations center on how relief funds were allegedly used, and the freezing of assets is presented as a preventive measure connected to the investigation and potential recovery of losses. The reports do not indicate a conviction, and they frame the information as allegations tied to an investigation by the SIU.