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Gupta-linked Thabo Lekalakala fired from NW Health HOD post
The former HOD is said to have overseen an irregular multi-million rand deal to Mediosa for mobile health services across the North West province.
The department's Tebogo Lekgethwane says an investigation into the conduct of the employees will be launched.
The mobile clinic company was operating in Southey where the suspected doctoring of books took place.
Lekalakala was suspended in April amid growing calls for an investigation into allegations of maladministration and corruption.
The Health Minister says North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo must start taking steps to remove the province's health HOD Lekalakala.
Thabo Lekalakala and the department have come under scrutiny following the first hearing, with more allegations of improper awarding of tenders.
Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says although he’s responsible for the department nationally, the authority to make decisions lies with provincial health departments.
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says despite warnings from the department’s legal unit, head of department Thabo Lekalakala contracted the company without a tender being issued.
Minister Aaron Motsoaledi on Friday described the Mediosa clinic contract as a mobile ATM card used by the Gupta family to withdraw money from government.
The Hawks and North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo announced an investigation into the matter last month.
Thabo Lekalakala admitted to going on a Mediosa-sponsored trip to India, calling it an official government expedition.
The North West legislature says Thabo Lekalakala failed to produce the R108m contract with Mediosa, even after he was given three hours to fetch it.
The department is accused of procurement irregularities including an alleged R30 million payment to Mediosa, a Gupta-linked company.