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FILE: Former Gauteng Health MEC Bandile Masuku on 20 July 2020. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/Eyewitness News.

Ppes

Court says SIU was not irrational in findings against ex-Health MEC Masuku

By Tshidi Madia

It also said the former MEC was neglectful, lacked professionalism and care in discharging his duties.

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  • FILE: A classroom at the Ga-Rankuwa Primary School, north of Pretoria, on 26 May 2020. Picture: @Lesufi/Twitter.

    Teacher unions fuming after R430m spent by GDE on decontaminating schools

    A report compiled by the department shows a whopping R430 million was spent on decontaminating schools between June and August last year.

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  • FILE: Former Gauteng Health MEC Bandile Masuku visits the Nasrec quarantine and isolation centre on 20 July 2020. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN

    SIU refutes Masuku’s claim that it’s venturing into a political game

    Masuku was fired by Premier David Makhura on the back of the findings of a preliminary report by the SIU.

    588 days ago
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    SAfricans urged to wear orange masks to take stand against COVID corruption

    Businesses, labour parties and faith-based organisations are pushing for accountability following reports of large-scale corruption and financial mismanagement of relief funds.

    608 days ago
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    Gauteng ANC PEC expected to conclude its meeting today

    The PEC has been meeting since Saturday to consider, among other things, the report by the Integrity Commission relating to a multimillion-rand personal protective equipment (PPE) tender.

    608 days ago
  • FILE: Gauteng Health MEC Bandile Masuku on 20 July 2020 inspects the Nasrec field hospital's state of readiness amidst the province's increase in coronavirus cases. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN

    Future of some Gauteng ANC leaders still unclear due to corruption allegations

    The provincial executive committee (PEC) is meeting this weekend to consider a report by the integrity commission relating to a multimillion-rand personal protective equipment (PPE) tender.

    609 days ago
  • Cederberg Mayor Sylvia Qunta. Picture: http://www.cederbergmun.gov.za/executive-mayor-sylvia-qunta

    We have nothing to hide, says Cedeberg Mayor Qunta after SIU raid

    Local government MEC Anton Bredell said it was the second council in the province to be raided by the SIU.

    614 days ago
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    Nehawu: Preparations for national day of action at an advanced stage

    Some of its members have already been on protesting against staff shortages and a lack of personal protective equipment.

    628 days ago
  • President Cyril Ramaphosa. Picture: GCIS

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    On Sunday, Ramaphosa issued the open letter raising a number of issues and taking a hard line on corruption related to the provision of personal protective equipment.

    636 days ago
  • Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga at a briefing on 1 June 2020. Picture: GCIS

    Motshekga denies claims she or her family involved in COVID tender procurement

    Motshekga has also denied allegations that her husband Mathole Motshekga produces sanitisers to sell to schools.

    648 days ago
  • FILE:On Monday, Cosatu threw down the gauntlet challenging President Cyril Ramaphosa to act against corruption decisively or risk losing its support. Picture: EWN

    Cosatu, SACP agree corruption is one of SA’s biggest threats

    On Monday, Cosatu threw down the gauntlet, challenging President Cyril Ramaphosa to act against corruption decisively or risk losing its support.

    655 days ago
  • The National Assembly of South Africa on 22 May 2019. Picture: @GovernmentZA/Twitter.

    Govt PPE procurement to be main feature this week in Parly

    Members of Parliament will embark on constituency work after four months of virtual meetings and several sittings.

    656 days ago
  • President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing the nation on 24 May 2020 on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Picture: @PresidencyZA/Twitter.

    Ramaphosa: I have empowered law officials to probe COVID-19 corruption claims

    The last few weeks have seen damning allegations of corruption against senior party members.

    657 days ago
  • FILE: DA leader John Steenhuisen. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/EWN.

    Steenhuisen asks for Ramaphosa to answer to COVID-19 corruption claims in Parly

    Gauteng Health MEC Bandile Masuku and his wife Loyiso, a City of Joburg official, are at the centre of just one of several high-level corruption probes recently launched into a tender for personal protective equipment.

    657 days ago
  • FILE: Gauteng Health MEC Bandile Masuku on 20 July 2020 inspects the Nasrec field hospital's state of readiness amidst the province's increase in coronavirus cases. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN

    EFF in Gauteng lodges criminal complaint against MEC Masuku

    Masuku, his wife Loyiso and presidential spokesperson, Khusela Diko and her husband, have been linked to a multimillion tender, which has raised questions.

    657 days ago
  • Crayons on paper. Picture: pixabay.com

    R10 million redistributed for ECDs in Western Cape amid COVID-19

    The centres taking care of hundreds of children across the province have been permitted to reopen under strict safety measures.

    671 days ago
  • Previously imported Covid-19 essentials, now made in South Africa. © maridav/123rf.com

    EC Education Dept calls out service provider over poor-quality sanitiser

    Tests conducted on supplies provided by Nkhiva Trading showed that the delivered sanitisers had far less alcohol content than that required.

    672 days ago
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    WC Health Dept refutes claims Groote Schuur doesn't have enough PPEs

    Earlier this week, a group of nurses protested at the hospital over COVID-19 related health and safety concerns.

    710 days ago
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