Gauteng Head of Health and Wellness Suspended
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. The provincial government stated that
Dr Barclay 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, linked to three key syndicates involving junior officials.
The appointment of Dr Barclay, who currently leads the department of cooperative governance and traditional affairs, aims to maintain stability in the department.
- Lesiba Arnold Malotana suspended as head of health and wellness
- Darion Barclay appointed as acting head
- Corruption crackdown at Tembisa Hospital led to R2 billion in stolen funds being uncovered
Author's summary: Gauteng health head suspended amid corruption probe.