The Premier’s Office signed a second agreement with SIU to further investigations into maladministration and fraud. Image- X@GautengProvince.
Six of the nine officials mentioned in the SIU report were suspended on July 10, 2023, to facilitate disciplinary actions.
The Premier’s Office signed a second agreement with SIU to further investigations into maladministration and fraud. Image- X@GautengProvince.
The Gauteng department of health (GDoH) has affirmed the suspension of Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital officials mentioned in the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) report.
The report, disclosed in December 2022, revealed the illicit appointment of fraudulent suppliers at the hospital.
The issue revolves around potential supply chain fraud and corruption.
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On August 8, 2023, the Department announced disciplinary measures taken against Tembisa Hospital officials.
Six of the nine officials mentioned in the SIU report were suspended on July 10, 2023, to facilitate disciplinary actions.
An investigator was appointed to handle the situation.
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“The Deputy for Supply Chain has since retired, a Chief Physiotherapist has since resigned, and a sessional Medical Officer has since stopped working at the Tembisa Hospital,” said the Department.
The Citizen reports that the officials cited for adjudication of quotations received included:
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The processes pertaining to the disciplinary case involving the suspended GDoH Chief Financial Officer and the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer are underway and handled from the Office of the Premier.”
The two officials have since been charged.
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The Premier’s Office and SIU entered a new agreement to probe maladministration, fraud, and corruption allegations linked to the hospital’s Supply Chain Management, as reported by the late Babita Deokaran.