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/ 23 June 2023

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

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By Emsie Ferreira

Politics

/ 25 June 2022

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

By Lizeka Tandwa

Politics

/ 5 September 2021

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.

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By Lizeka Tandwa

Politics

/ 17 August 2021

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.

By Khaya Koko

National

/ 19 July 2021

PPE graft involving R332m claims another Gauteng scalp

Gauteng health chief director Thandiwe Pino has been axed for her role in awarding ‘irregular contracts’

By Khaya Koko

National

/ 24 May 2021

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

By Lizeka Tandwa

Politics

/ 22 May 2021

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 has been concluded.

By Lizeka Tandwa

Politics

/ 20 April 2021

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

By Lizeka Tandwa

National

/ 12 April 2021

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

By Khaya Koko

Health

/ 6 March 2021

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

By Lizeka Tandwa

Politics

/ 23 February 2021

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

By Lizeka Tandwa

Politics

/ 11 February 2021

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’

By Lizeka Tandwa

Politics

/ 17 December 2020

Pandemic gives SA politics a klap

Parties forced to adapt to the ‘new normal’ as ANC’s anti-corruption drive delivers dividends

By Paddy Harper

National

/ 10 December 2020

PPE ‘proxy’ contract cancelled

The tender linked to Ramaphosa’s presidency has been cancelled by the special corruption court

By Sarah Smit

Coronavirus

/ 2 December 2020

Corruption forces health shake-up in Gauteng

Dr Thembi Mokgethi appointed as new health MEC as premier seeks to stop Covid-19 malfeasance

By Khaya Koko

Coronavirus

/ 22 October 2020

SANDF hid R200m expenditure on ‘Covid’ drug it can’t use

Military health officials are puzzled by the defence department importing a drug that has not been approved for treating coronavirus symptoms from Cuba

By Sabelo Skiti

Health

/ 20 October 2020

Ailing Far East Rand hospital purchases ‘vanity’ furniture

Dr Zacharia Mathaba, who purchased the furniture, is a suspected overtime fraudster and was appointed as Gauteng hospital chief executive despite facing serious disciplinary charges

By Khaya Koko

Politics

/ 9 October 2020

ANC’s North West troika clean-up flops

ANC regions in the province have ordered their mayors, chief whips and speakers to stay in office

By Paddy Harper

Politics

/ 1 October 2020

Councillors barred as ANC moves against corruption

‘Stand aside’ rule implemented for people facing charges as provincial integrity commission process stalls

By Paddy Harper

Coronavirus

/ 25 September 2020

Emergency hospital: Gauteng’s potential R500-million albatross

Construction of an emergency Covid-19 hospital is running months behind deadline, promising
to come online only after Gauteng’s peak

By Sabelo Skiti and Pontsho Pilane

Politics

/ 24 September 2020

The ANC’s clean-up mission is causing a standoff

ANC factions in several provinces are failing to abide by the dictates of the NEC’s decision that leaders who face corruption charges step aside from state and party posts

By Paddy Harper and Athandiwe Saba

Politics

/ 17 September 2020

More North West mayors face recall

The ANC is wielding its axe to clear out ineffective councillors and those facing criminal charges

By Paddy Harper

Politics

/ 27 August 2020

Cyril braces for Ace camp’s big flex

Ramaphosa’s anti-corruption drive will see him targeted at the ANC NEC’s meeting this weekend

By Paddy Harper

Coronavirus

/ 8 August 2020

Special Investigating Unit probes Covid-19 tenderpreneurs

The SIU is investigating 102 companies doing business with the provincial government in Gauteng alone

By Sarah Smit

Coronavirus

/ 6 August 2020

ANC still at odds over how to tackle leaders facing serious graft allegations

The ANC’s top six has been mandated to work closely with its integrity committee to tackle claims of corruption against senior party members

By Paddy Harper, Thanduxolo Jika and Mail Guardian Correspondent

Coronavirus

/ 5 August 2020

Treasury presents Covid-19 corruption action plan

Reports of corruption, over-pricing and the delivery of sub-standard PPE have become the norm over the past five months as the country grapples with the Covid-19 pandemic

By Thando Maeko and Sarah Smit

Coronavirus

/ 16 July 2020

Hard-hit municipalities brace for more deaths

South Africa’s Covid-19-related deaths have been comparatively lower than the rest of the world. But municipalities are preparing for the worst

By Sarah Smit

Coronavirus

/ 9 July 2020

Gauteng responds to grave concern

The news of Gauteng’s grave site preparations raised alarm about the expected number of Covid-19-related deaths in the province

By Sarah Smit

Coronavirus

/ 2 July 2020

Gauteng health MEC Bandile Masuku’s first rule: Don’t panic

As Gauteng braces for its Covid-19 peak, the province’s MEC for health, Bandile Masuku, is putting his training to the test as he leads efforts to tackle the impending public health crisis

By Sarah Smit

Coronavirus

/ 19 June 2020

‘We spread the virus knowingly at this hospital’ ― healthcare workers at Thelle Mogoerane

Doctors at one of the biggest provincial hospitals in Gauteng say they are being forced to attend to patients without PPE, as the number of healthcare workers infected increases

By Chris Gilili

Article

/ 19 March 2020

Gauteng uses tragedy to fix services

In addition to other measures, the province’s response the outbreak of the coronavirus will be to ‘sort out’ the public healthcare system

By Sarah Smit