R13 million wasted on suspended Gauteng Health officials
23 September 2024
The Gauteng Health Department has spent more than R13 million on nine staff members suspended with full pay in the past few years.
This is revealed by Gauteng Health and Wellness MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko in a written response to my questions in the Gauteng Legislature.
Advocate Mpelegeng Lebeloane, former Chief Director: Legal Services, received a staggering R4.7 million while sitting at home from July 2019 until 2013 when she was told to report for duty, and then retired in July this year.
Three senior staff were suspended since 26 January 2022 for alleged financial misconduct concerning the refurbishment of the Anglo Ashanti Hospital. One has recently resigned, but more than R6 million has been spent so far on their salaries in this inexcusably long-running matter.