Gauteng Health Boss Suspended Over Tembisa Corruption Scandal

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Pressure is mounting over the multi-million-rand rot at Tembisa Hospital –Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has suspended the province’s top health official, Lesiba Arnold Malotana, with immediate effect. This comes as investigations by the SIU and others dig deeper into allegations of ghost suppliers and dodgy tenders. Lesufi says the move signals a new era of accountability. Stepping in to steady the ship is Dr Darion Barclay from CoGTA. Phemelo gets reaction from DA Gauteng Health spokesperson Madeleine Hicklin.
14 Oct 2025 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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