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.
Lesufi’s office said the provincial government “reaffirms its full support for the work of the SIU and other law enforcement agencies.”
This comes during an investigation by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) into alleged tender corruption within the department and poor performance, including underspending of R725m in the past financial year.
Author's summary: Gauteng health HOD suspended amid corruption probe.
- Lesiba Malotana suspended as head of Gauteng health department
- Dr. Darion Barclay appointed as acting HOD
- SIU investigating alleged tender corruption and poor performance