Suspension of Gauteng Health Department Head
The head of Gauteng's department of health and wellness, Lesiba Arnold Malotana, has been suspended with immediate effect.
Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi has appointed Darion Barclay as acting head of the department to ensure stability and continuity.
Dr Barclay, who currently leads the department of cooperative governance and traditional affairs, will ensure stability and continuity in this critical department and his appointment highlights the importance of prioritising seamless service delivery.
The suspension comes amid the Special Investigating Unit's crackdown on corruption at Tembisa Hospital, where R2 billion in stolen funds was uncovered.
- Three key syndicates involving junior officials at the hospital and within the Gauteng health department were linked to the corruption.
Author's summary: Gauteng health department head suspended amid corruption crackdown.
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