Reports of alleged PPE tender irregularities are emerging at the Gauteng Health Department. It's alleged it awarded contracts to Presidential spokesperson Khusela Diko's husband. The contracts are valued at R125-million. CourtesyGauteng Health MEC Bandile Masuku says PPE contracts referred to in media reports were never carried out.
It is alleged the department awarded contracts valued at R125-million to Presidential spokesperson Khusela Diko's husband.Gauteng Health MEC Bandile Masuku said an audit was instituted as early as April to check that procurement of goods and services was being handled correctly. "It's a matter that has been handled by our Gauteng accounting services and they've actually found we might need to start a process," Masuku said.
Masuku stated that the initial response that he received around the disputed contracts is that they were not carried out.Help protect your loved ones by sharing this officialThe NICD has another Clinician Hotline to improve #COVID19 communication and support for healthcare providers. The Clinician Hotline is 0800 11 1131, operating 24 hrs. The Public Hotline is 0800 029 999 also operating 24hrs.