A report by South Africa’s Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has linked suspended Gauteng Health official Lesiba Malotana to suspicious financial activity involving about R1.6 million in unexplained cash deposits.
According to the SIU, the funds were paid into six separate bank accounts through various ATM transactions over a three-year period. Investigators believe these deposits may be connected to the massive corruption scandal at Tembisa Hospital, where more than R1.8 billion meant for healthcare services was allegedly looted by coordinated syndicates.
The probe uncovered multiple undeclared cash deposits, raising serious concerns about the legitimacy and origin of the money. These findings form part of a broader SIU investigation into widespread financial misconduct within the Gauteng Health Department.
Malotana was suspended by Panyaza Lesufi after a lifestyle audit flagged him as high-risk for corruption. Although he submitted additional documents in response, the SIU maintained its position, citing persistent red flags linked to unexplained wealth.
The case highlights ongoing corruption challenges in Gauteng’s public health sector and underscores efforts by authorities in South Africa to hold officials accountable and recover misappropriated public funds.
Overall, the SIU’s findings strengthen allegations tying Malotana to questionable financial dealings within the Tembisa Hospital scandal, exposing the deep-rooted corruption undermining critical healthcare services.