The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng says it will closely monitor the referrals made by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) report on Tembisa Hospital corruption.

The party says this will include 116 disciplinary referrals and the four criminal matters sent to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).

The interim findings have exposed three major syndicates that allegedly stole more than R2 billion through fraudulent supply contracts.

The DA’s Gauteng Health Spokesperson Jack Bloom says it is most concerned about the allegation that the largest syndicate is tied to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s nephew by a previous marriage, Hangwani Morgan Maumela, which secured contracts worth R816 million.

Bloom says, “In addition, three companies awarded contracts totalling R13.5 million are linked to Vusimusa ‘Cat’ Matlala, who is currently on trial for allegedly orchestrating a hit on his ex-girlfriend and is under scrutiny by the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry for alleged SAPS corruption.”

He adds, “It is gratifying that the Asset Forfeiture Unit has identified assets worth R520 million belonging to Mr Maumela, and secured some of them, including six properties and six luxury vehicles, including four Lamborghinis.”