Former president of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), Simon Nemutandani, remains a member of the council.
The MDB took limited action, recalling Nemutandani from his position as president in June to "avert any possible reputational damage."Former president of the Health Professions Council of South Africa , Simon Nemutandani, remains a member of the council despite serious allegations of financial misconduct.Nemutandani was recalled from his position as president of the HPCSA by the Medical and Dental Professions Board in June this year.
It is alleged that he spent R122 000 of the council’s budget on expenses, including R21 000 specifically on takeout meals at fancy restaurants.reported a forensic investigation uncovered that Nemutandani received an irregularly R910 550 for attending board and subcommittee meetings between December 2020 and July 2021, while he was still an employee of the Gauteng Department of Health.
“Therefore, there was no disciplinary action taken against him as a member of the council,” the minister said in response to Democratic Alliance MP Michèle Clarke’s inquiry.“However, a complaint on similar facts was lodged with the Medical and Dental Professions Board against Nemutandani as a practitioner registered with the HPCSA.
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