The Forum for South Africa has called on Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi to fire the Provincial Health and Wellness Head of Department HOD Dr. Lesiba Malotana, instead of suspending him.

This comes after Lesufi’s office announced that Malotana has been suspended with immediate effect.

In a statement, the Premier said Dr Darion Barclay has been appointed to act in his position.

Leader of Forum for South Africa, Tebogo Mashilompane says Malotana’s suspension is long overdue.

“The Forum for South Africa (FOSA) welcomes the long overdue suspension of Mr Lesiba Malotana. It’s without doubt that under his leadership tender corruption manifested. As a result, lives were lost. The attitude and posture of corruption at Gauteng Health must cease. FOSA therefore call on Premier Panyaza Lesufi to not be lenient towards the HOD. Instead, he must fire him so that a strong message can be send to all corrupt individuals across the province.”

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Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has suspended with immediate effect Lesiba Arnold Malotana, the Head of the Gauteng Department of Health and Wellness. #GautengGov pic.twitter.com/Q92pM4YBVL

— SABC News (@SABCNews) October 14, 2025