The Gauteng government has placed nine senior officials in the Health and Infrastructure Development Departments on precautionary suspension on the recommendation of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU).
This follows an investigation by the SIU that uncovered serious irregularities in the awarding of contractors for the refurbishment of the Anglo Gold Ashanti Hospital in the West Rand which was one of the hospitals earmarked for the treatment of COVID-19.
Gauteng government places nine senior officials on precautionary suspension
The unit made referrals to the provincial government to institute disciplinary action against the implicated senior managers.
Spokesperson to the Gauteng Premier, Vuyo Mhaga says disciplinary proceedings will begin once charges are finalised.
“The SIU has also made referrals to other state institutions for further investigation into the conduct of the implicated government officials and contractors. Three senior managers in the Department of Health and six senior managers in the Department of Infrastructure Development were served with letters of suspension and disciplinary proceedings against them will commence as soon as charges are finalised. The Gauteng Provincial Government commends the SIU for its ongoing investigation and civil action to recover public funds that have been misappropriated,”says Mhaga.
