Tuesday, 29 September 2026

The SIU froze R42.4 million in cash, property, pensions and investments linked to alleged Tembisa Hospital bribes, with one syndicate using 75 companies to keep contracts below R500,000.

Gauteng’s contraceptive uptake reached only 32.4% against a 43% target; officials cited side effects, misinformation, confidentiality and access barriers, while nurses reported serious stock shortages.

A forensic pathology laboratory at Helen Joseph Hospital, planned for completion in 2019, remains unopened; costs rose from just over R500 million to about R800 million, with commissioning expected to take six months.

Madlanga Commission chair Justice Mahlanga said former crime intelligence officer Feroz Khan’s repeated failure to appear despite a subpoena could lead to criminal charges.

Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler warned that digital banking scammers exploit data breaches, spoof caller ID and impersonate banks, advising customers to end unsolicited calls and contact their bank directly.