​Embattled ANC Gauteng leaders Qedani Mahlangu and Brian Hlongwa are to remain members of the party’s PEC, the ANC in the province said
Read the ANC Gauteng executive committee statement on embattled former health MECs Brian Hlongwa and Qedani Mahlangu as well as former Emfuleni mayor.
Hlongwa was implicated in a report by the SIU into corrupt activities to the tune of R1.2-billion during his tenure as health MEC
The ANC’s Gauteng secretary says ‘revolutionary morality’ demands that the controversial leaders must put people first
Hlongwa, who is currently the ANC’s chief whip in Gauteng, has allegedly been linked to corruption amounting to R1.2-billion
Hlongwa says a report by the SIU linking him to corruption ​amounting to R1.2-billion, was nothing new and a ploy "to embarrass the Gauteng ANC"
Allegations of graft during his tenure as Gauteng health MEC aren’t new, says ANC Gauteng chief whip. In fact, they’re talked about regularly.
The chief whip says recent media reports were first to alert him that the SIU had completed its investigation into alleged corruption under his watch.
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Civil servants and politicians have been implicated in graft amounting to over R1-billion
The opposition’s Jack Bloom says the Gauteng premier should distance himself from chief whip Brian Hlongwa until the court case is over.
The former health MEC’s political career is in the balance following damning allegations that implicate him in tender fraud amounting to over R1bn.
Gauteng splurged on an IT system under former health MEC Brian Hlongwa’s watch in a process fraught with tender irregularities and alleged bribes.
Allegations of corruption involving ANC Gauteng Chief Whip Brian Hlongwa have been referred to the party’s integrity committee.
The National Prosecuting Authority has revealed that over R1-billion in contract claims upon the Gauteng health department has been seized.
Court papers have implicated Gauteng ANC chief whip Brian Hlongwa in corrupt dealings worth millions since 2006.
Former Gauteng health MEC Brian Hlongwa received millions from associates who were in business with his department.
An account controlled by a senior provincial health department official reflects payments that were clearly made for election-related items.
The ANC says it was pelted with stones in Bekkersdal, resulting in its VIP protection retaliating. But residents there say otherwise.
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/ 18 December 2009
Controversial consultancy firm 3P will not be returning to work for Gauteng’s health department – despite winning its court case against the province.
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/ 10 December 2009
The contract between the Gauteng health department and consulting firm 3P will not be terminated, Judge Colin Lamont ruled on Thursday.
Gauteng Health Minister Brian Hlongwa has apologised to the ANC for comments about his wealth, according to a media report on Friday.
Paul Mashatile is tipped to be Gauteng’s new premier, but there is also a possibility that he may become the finance minister’s deputy.
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/ 29 September 2008
Three Gauteng hospitals were renamed on Monday to honour individuals who made a significant contribution to the country’s development.
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/ 11 September 2008
HIV prevalence rates among pregnant women dropped 2,3% in Gauteng between 2004 and 2006, a provincial public-health profile report has found.
Racism, discrimination and the cultural divide were causes for concern in South Africa, political parties and organisations said on Human Rights Day. Western Cape acting premier Leonard Ramatlakane said a number of projects would be implemented to combat racial discrimination in the province.
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/ 20 February 2008
Crime-hit hospitals in Gauteng should have security as soon as March, provincial health minister Brian Hlongwa announced on Wednesday during a Gauteng legislature social-cluster briefing outlining priorities in the coming year. Hlongwa also said Gautengers could have their medical histories recorded on smart cards soon.
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/ 17 January 2008
A ”wish list” of proposals that could improve service delivery has been sent to the Gauteng premier, the Democratic Alliance said on Thursday. Spokesperson and member of the provincial legislature Jack Bloom compiled the list. It has been sent to Premier Mbhazima Shilowa, and includes the actions Bloom believes would improve service delivery.