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At least 14 doctors have died of COVID-19 since March, several of them leading specialist physicians, according to the doctors’ union.

Kenyan doctors working in public hospitals ended a nationwide strike on Thursday with ministers saying concerns about inadequate protective equipment ...

Public Protector also received about 1 500 complaints regarding delayed or non-payment of the R350 special relief grants as well as numerous UIF benefits.

Public Protector decries PPE shortages

by Skhangiwe Mthiyane

21 December 2020, 1:37 PM

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The Public Protector's office has decried what it calls persistent shortages of Personal Protective Equipment and of health care workers ...

The donations will target municipal waste collectors, health workers, water and sanitation officials and those working in cemeteries.

AG Tsakani Maluleke outlines issues found in PPE contracts

by Celestine Hendricks

9 December 2020, 3:21 PM

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Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke has outlined issues found on contracts for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Maluleke on Wednesday released the second ...

Dr. Bandile Masuku was fired by Gauteng Premier David Makhura last week.

Masuku files urgent application to set aside damning SIU findings

by SABC Digital News

24 October 2020, 9:50 AM

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Former Gauteng health MEC, Dr Bandile Masuku, has filed an urgent court application to set aside the Special Investigating Unit ...

Scopa says the SIU is investigating expenditure totalling R10.5 billion nationally.

‘Tshwane is top municipality under investigation’

by Tshepiso Moche

21 October 2020, 7:36 AM

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The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) has released more details of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), National Prosecuting Authority ...

The DA wants David Makhura to step aside after being personally implicated in a PPE scandal.

‘Some of Makhura’s decisions may raise questions’

by Skhangiwe Mthiyane

10 October 2020, 8:31 PM

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Leadership expert Mazwe Majola says although Gauteng Premier David Makhura seems to be taking a firm stance on corruption, some ...

Many cases of alleged corruption linked to tenders to procure PPE emerge during the coronavirus pandemic.

Government will continue to tighten expenditure monitoring processes: Mkhize

by SABC Digital News

8 October 2020, 7:22 AM

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Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize says government will continue to tighten expenditure monitoring processes in its departments.

Gauteng Acting MEC for Health Jacob Mamabolo receives PPE donation from Mediclinic

Gauteng receives PPE donation from Mediclinic

by Lerato Matlala

6 October 2020, 4:22 PM

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The Gauteng Health Department has received Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) donations to the tune of R4.5 million from hospital group, ...

Denosa says it is concerned that the good work done under Prof Lukhele and MEC Masuku's leadership is now overshadowed by the PPE saga.

Denosa concerned PPE scandal overshadows achievements in the COVID-19 battle

by Skhangiwe Mthiyane

30 September 2020, 9:33 PM

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The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (Denosa) in Gauteng has expressed disappointment that fraud and corruption related to Personal ...

Health MEC Bandile Masuku has denied involvement in alleged COVID-19 personal protective equipment (PPEs) tender irregularities.

ANC Gauteng PEC extends Masuku, his wife and Diko’s leave of absence

by Lerato Matlala

21 September 2020, 7:06 PM

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The PEC has rejected a report into the matter by the Provincial Integrity Committee saying there was inconsistency and inadequate ...

File Image: Professor Lesiba Teffo says the ANC should amend the Electoral Act, get rid of the tender system because that is the source of all the troubles for the country and the organisation.

Nothing significant is likely to come out of Gauteng ANC PEC meeting: Prof Lesiba Teffo

by Skhangiwe Mthiyane

20 September 2020, 12:10 PM

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Political analyst Lesiba Teffo says nothing significant is likely to come out of the Gauteng African National Congress Provincial Executive ...

The Special Tribunal of South Africa has granted the Special Investigating Unit an urgent order for the freezing of R38.7 million held in the bank accounts of 40 Gauteng-based companies.

Anglican Church appeals for urgent completion of PPE corruption probe

by Lebo Tshangela

20 September 2020, 6:47 AM

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Dean Michael Weeder of the Anglican St George's Cathedral in Cape Town has called for the urgent completion of investigations ...

The ANC’s Integrity Commission compiled a damning report on Bandile Masuku, his wife Loyiso and Khusela Diko’s alleged involvement in a tender related to the procurement of PPEs in Gauteng.

Gauteng ANC to discuss Masuku, his wife and Diko’s fate

by Lebo Tshangela

19 September 2020, 6:51 AM

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More details on corruption in the procurement of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Gauteng are expected to emerge this weekend.

The Gauteng ANC Integrity Commission met with Khusela Diko on Monday to discuss its findings.

Gauteng ANC PEC to decide on whether to take action against Diko and Masuku

by Lebo Tshangela

15 September 2020, 8:15 AM

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The Gauteng African National Congress (ANC) Integrity Commission is reported to have made damning findings against Presidential spokesperson Khusela Diko ...

The municipality is one of the latest to be embroiled in a scandal involving alleged fraud related to the procurement of personal protective equipment.

SIU raid offices of the Cederberg Municipality manager

by Celestine Hendricks

14 September 2020, 2:33 PM

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Members of the Special Investigative Unit have searched the offices of the manager of the Cederberg Municipality in Clanwilliam in ...

One person was severely injured and transferred to Klerksdorp hospital, while SAMWU National Treasurer Zukiswa Vezi was later discharged.

N West SAMWU members assaulted by security after demanding PPE’s

by Bongisipho Magcaba

10 September 2020, 7:17 AM

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SAMWU at the Naledi Local municipality in Vryburg, North West were assaulted by security personnel employed by the municipality.

The Special Investigating Unit is probing alleged pricing collusion between suppliers and a check on whether proper procurement processes had been followed in the awarding of PPE contracts.

SIU investigating 650 companies over PPE contracts worth R7.5 bln

by Bongisipho Magcaba

8 September 2020, 11:24 AM

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Over 650 companies across the country are being investigated by the SIU over COVID-19 PPE contracts worth more than R7.5 ...

Health corruption accounted for 4 percent of reports of corruption received.

Most companies awarded PPE tenders were not tax compliant – SARS commissioner

by Skhangiwe Mthiyane

7 September 2020, 7:00 PM

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South African Revenue Service Commissioner Edward Kieswetter says most companies awarded personal protective equipment tenders by government departments were not ...