Since January 2023, nearly 50 cases of corruption have been documented across various Departments of Health in all provinces.
Health Minister Joe Phaahla during a media briefing at Tshedimosetso House in Pretoria on 31 May 2023. Picture: Gallo Images/Alet Pretoriusin all provinces except for the North West.In a parliamentary response, the Health Minister revealed that out of the total 47 matters, some of the cases were being reported to the South African Police Service MP Michéle Clarke.According to the minister, the amount of funds lost as a result of the alleged corrupt practices has not been quantified yet.
“Fraud allegations in the three cases could not be proved and as a result, they were closed. On the remaining four, an internal disciplinary process is under way,” Phaahla said, adding that two cases have been referred to the police.In KZN, the money lost was just above R280 000. Officials involved have been subjected to disciplinary processes.The financial loss suffered by the Gauteng Health Department has been yet to be quantified.
The official was found guilty and issued a fine of R120 000 or three years’ imprisonment after his case was reported to the police.The provincial department had instituted disciplinary processes against the official resulting in a three months suspension without salary.READ MORE:
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