27 Gauteng Health Department employees under investigation

By Lelethu Mquqo
31 July 2010

The Gauteng Health Department has launched an investigation into 27 employees suspected of having a conflict of interest with the department.

The aim of the investigation is to try and recover over a million-Rands from these employees.

Gauteng Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu says the investigation forms part of an effort to tighten financial controls and restrain corruption.

The department has also suspended a senior emergency services official pending an investigation into allegations of fraud and misconduct relating to irregular procurement practices.

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