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. According to the provincial government,
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 recently uncovered, linked to three key syndicates involving junior officials.
The provincial government has made this move to address the issue and ensure the department's continuity.
Author's summary: Gauteng health head suspended amid corruption probe.