Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

1.SIU Exposes R2-Billion Web of Corruption at Tembisa Hospital

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A bombshell interim report by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has laid bare the jaw-dropping scale of corruption at Tembisa Hospital, with over R2-billion looted through three major syndicates embedded in the system. SIU head Advocate Andy Mothibi revealed how public funds were siphoned off through collusion between hospital officials and shady service providers, complete with flashy assets to match. The investigation was launched following the 2021 assassination of whistleblower Babita Deokaran, who raised the alarm on R850-million in dodgy payments. Her murder cast a harsh light on the risks of speaking out, and the need for urgent reform.Phemelo gets reaction from the shadow MEC of health in Gauteng Jack Bloom and ActionSA MP, Dr Kgosi Letlape on what needs to happen next.
29 Sep 2025 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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