US EditionSiu Reveals Criminal Syndicates Looted R2bn From Tembisa Hospital
The Special Investigating Unit identified three syndicates that siphoned over R2 billion through fraudulent procurement at Thembisa Hospital, with more than R1 billion in assets recoverable, officials said.
- On Monday, the Special Investigating Unit published an interim report revealing a sophisticated fraud network that embezzled more than R2 billion intended for Tembisa Hospital in Gauteng.
- The investigation stemmed from procurement irregularities flagged by slain whistleblower Babita Deokaran, whose analysis prompted a special investigation authorised by the Gauteng Premier's office.
- The SIU identified three coordinated syndicates involving about 207 service providers, with irregular transactions deliberately kept below the R500,000 threshold to avoid formal tender procedures.
- The report identifies over R1 billion in assets recoverable from corrupt activities and notes that 116 officials have been referred for disciplinary measures, with law enforcement agencies anticipated to take strong action based on the gathered evidence.
- Gauteng government and health authorities committed to enforcing recommendations, taking swift disciplinary action, and honouring Deokaran's legacy to restore public confidence in healthcare accountability.
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South Africa: Health Committee Chairperson Notes SIU's Tembisa Hospital Findings, Calls for Consequences
Press Release - The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, today expressed grave concern over findings of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), which show the misappropriation of over R2 billion intended for healthcare services at Tembisa Hospital.
SIU probe reveals R2 billion fraud at Tembisa Hospital
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has identified three syndicates behind a R2 billion fraud scheme that siphoned funds from the Tembisa Hospital. The unit released its interim report on Monday, describing the syndicate as a “complex web” of fraud and corruption, and the alleged crime “a devastating plunder of the public purse.” The ongoing investigation, expected to conclude in November 2027, involves 207 service providers which traded with …
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