IN showing his mettle Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi puts brakes on Lesiba Malotana.
The reason: tender corruption within the department and poor performance, including underspending of R725m in the past financial year.
Malotana is Head of the provincial department of health and wellness.
As a result he has been put on immediate suspension.
This comes after an investigation by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) into alleged tender corruption within the department.
The newly appointed provincial spokesperson for the Premier, Elijah Mhlanga said this “reaffirms its full support for the work of the SIU and other law enforcement agencies.”
“We remain steadfast in our commitment to root out maladministration and uphold the highest standards of accountability and ethical leadership.”
Dr Darion Barclay will serve as acting Head of Department. He will be seconded from the department of cooperative governance and traditional affairs, according to the press release from the office of the Premier.
Image (On suspension. Lesiba Malotana- Head of the provincial department of health and wellness in the Gauteng Province).
