Covid Corruption: Gauteng MEC leave of absence means nothing if corruption cannot be prevented
30 July 2020
Note to Editors: Please find attached a soundbite by Siviwe Gwarube MP, DA Shadow Minister of Health.
Gauteng Premier David Makhura's announcement today that the MEC for Health in Gauteng, Bandile Masuku, will be taking leave of absence following damning allegations of tender irregularities and corruption in his department will not deter rampant corruption which has taken root not only in the Gauteng Provincial Government but across the country.
That is why I have written to President Cyril Ramaphosa calling for the inclusion of all contracts, in his Special Investigative Unit (SIU) proclamation, that were awarded in Gauteng in relation to the Covid-19 response.
I have also called on the Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize, to immediately make public the names of companies that have been awarded contracts; their board of directors; value of each contract; the service being provided and the status of these contracts.