Gauteng Health HOD Lesiba Malotana Suspended Amid SIU Probe
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has placed Lesiba Malotana, Head of the provincial Department of Health and Wellness, on suspension with immediate effect.
Dr. Darion Barclay will serve as acting HOD, seconded from the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs.
"We remain steadfast in our commitment to root out maladministration and uphold the highest standards of accountability and ethical leadership."
- The suspension comes amid an investigation by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) into alleged tender corruption within the department.
- Poor performance, including underspending of R725m in the past financial year, is also being investigated.
The provincial government reaffirms its full support for the work of the SIU and other law enforcement agencies.
Author's summary: Lesiba Malotana suspended amid SIU probe into tender corruption.
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