'I appreciate why China executes corrupt people' - Minister Motsoaledi

SIU probe reveals alarming web of corruption at Tembisa Hospital, looting of R2bn

- JONISAYI MAROMO [e-mail]

HEALTH Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi says he is shocked at the staggering levels of corruption uncovered by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) at Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital — adding that the revelations make him “appreciate why the Chinese execute people” found guilty of corruption.

The SIU yesterday released its interim report following a sweeping investigation into allegations of looting and maladministration at the embattled hospital. SIU head, Advocate Andy Mothibi, led the briefing alongside Motsoaledi, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, and Gauteng MEC for Health Nomantu Nko-mo-Ralehoko.

“We can reveal today, through the SIU investigation, that evidence has revealed maldistribution and other public procurement irregularities. This indeed will be described as a devastating plunder of the public funds, which we found in our probe.

“The investigation has uncovered, up to date, three coordinated syndicates responsible for the loss of over R2 billion,” said Mothibi.