Bandile Masuku
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Ideology weighs down the NHI
Only the rich have unrestricted access to medical care but the state’s ability to deliver universal health is rightly questioned
Gauteng ANC conference likely to produce mixed bag of leaders
No slate is expected to emerge victorious as poorly coordinated conference finally gets under way
Wanted: A new spindoctor for Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa is said to be looking for someone who can bridge the gap between his office and the media.
Makhura ‘liable’ for R42.8m in PPE corruption
In court papers, former Gauteng health chief financial officer Kabelo Lehloenya shifted blame onto premier David Makhura for his alleged failure to prevent unlawful contracts.
PPE graft involving R332m claims another Gauteng scalp
Gauteng health chief director Thandiwe Pino has been axed for her role in awarding ‘irregular contracts’
Masuku’s statement about SIU ‘misleading’
SIU spokesperson says it successfully argued to the high court that Bandile Masuku failed to exercise his responsibility oversight at the Gauteng health department
ANC NDC lambasts PEC in ruling reinstating Masuku, Diko
In April the M&G reported that the two were ordered to step aside from all party positions and to desist from speaking on behalf of the organisation until the SIU investigation…
Guilty: ANC orders Diko to step aside
The ANC’s disciplinary committee has recommended Khusela Diko stay away from any government position after it found her guilty of bringing the party into disrepute
Masuku loses appeal against SIU report on Covid graft
The judge found that when news of improprieties were brought to his attention, Masuku did not take steps to urgently intervene
Former GP health MEC Masuku calls disciplinary ‘unfair’
The ANC’s disciplinary hearing against Dr Bandile Masuku has started; however, the matter against Khusela Diko has been shelved after her husband’s death
State of the Provinces: Makhura takes hard line on corruption — Mabuyane downplays it
The Gauteng and Eastern Cape premiers have been ravaged by scandal over the past year, in both instances involving the political heads of their health departments
Khusela Diko, now suspended, earned a cushy salary during her ‘special leave’
The presidency confirms spokesperson Khusela Diko has been suspended; meanwhile, her full salary was paid while she was on ‘special leave’
Pandemic gives SA politics a klap
Parties forced to adapt to the ‘new normal’ as ANC’s anti-corruption drive delivers dividends
PPE ‘proxy’ contract cancelled
The tender linked to Ramaphosa’s presidency has been cancelled by the special corruption court
Corruption forces health shake-up in Gauteng
Dr Thembi Mokgethi appointed as new health MEC as premier seeks to stop Covid-19 malfeasance