Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has not provided full details as to why he has suspended Health Head Lesiba Arnold Malotana, but the move comes amid growing scrutiny over corruption and tender
irregularities at Tembisa Hospital. The Special Investigating Unit has been probing contracts worth
billions, uncovering questionable payments and maladministration that have long plagued the
hospital. Lesufi says the suspension is part of his push for accountability and better governance in the
province’s health system, but the public is demanding answers on just how deep the alleged
corruption goes. As Lesufi moves to clean up the department and restore credibility, tough questions remain about how deep the rot goes — and whether this suspension is just the beginning of a wider purge in Gauteng’s health sector.

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has not provided&nbsp;full details as to why he has suspended Health Head&nbsp;Lesiba Arnold Malotana, but the move comes amid&nbsp;growing scrutiny over corruption and tender irregularities at Tembisa Hospital. The Special&nbsp;Investigating Unit has been probing contracts worth billions, uncovering questionable payments and&nbsp;maladministration that have long plagued the hospital. Lesufi says the suspension is part of his&nbsp;push for accountability and better governance in the province&rsquo;s health system, but the public is&nbsp;demanding answers on just how deep the alleged corruption goes.&nbsp;As Lesufi moves to clean up the department and&nbsp;restore credibility, tough questions remain about&nbsp;how deep the rot goes &mdash; and whether this&nbsp;suspension is just the beginning of a wider purge in&nbsp;Gauteng&rsquo;s health sector.

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