Auditor-General Tsakane Maluleke blamed a lack of political will for ongoing problems at the Gauteng Department of Health. Her comments came during the presentation of the 2024/25 national and provincial audit outcomes on March 26, 2026. Gauteng residents face risks to public services. Provincial departments and public finances suffer from procurement failures. This matters now amid scandals like the Tembisa Hospital tender issue, as reported by the Auditor-General.
Maluleke presented the audit outcomes for the 2024/25 financial year. She noted regression in Gauteng’s management of public finances. Key data from the Auditor-General’s report includes:
- Gauteng recorded R5.1 billion in irregular expenditure.
- Ten provincial departments failed to follow supply chain management rules.
- The Health and Education departments account for about 70% of the province’s budget.
Maluleke focused on the Departments of Health and Education. “The response of the political leadership has been less than admirable,” she said. “The political will to fix the problems simply has been lacking.” All facts come from the Auditor-General’s report.
The Gauteng Department of Health faces ongoing scrutiny. This stems from a R2 billion tender scandal at Tembisa Hospital. The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) probed the case.
National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head Andy Mothibi confirmed the SIU handed over its report. He said action would follow against those involved.
Gauteng government recently removed three senior officials after lifestyle audits. Health HOD Lesiba Malotana was flagged as high risk.
Key events in timeline:
- Tembisa Hospital tender scandal draws SIU investigation.
- SIU report handed to NPA for action.
- Gauteng removes officials after lifestyle audits.
These are verified facts. No projections are included here.
Public finance management in Gauteng has regressed, per the Auditor-General. Procurement failures persist in the Gauteng Department of Health. Maluleke raised concerns about oversight and accountability.
The department is the biggest health one on the African continent. Still, problems continue without fixes. This affects service delivery for Gauteng residents.
“despite the health department being the biggest one on the continent, it shouldn’t have the problems it currently has.”
All points are attributed to Maluleke’s report.
The NPA plans action on the Tembisa scandal based on the SIU report. This is a confirmed step.
Lifestyle audits continue. Gauteng has already removed three officials. Historically, interventions have been inadequate.
Post-audit responses remain a projection. Only verified information is used here.
Conclusion
The Auditor-General’s 2024/25 report highlights procurement failures and irregular spending of R5.1 billion in Gauteng. Lack of political will affects the Gauteng Department of Health most. Persistent issues like Tembisa continue under review.
Stay updated on developments by following official audit outcomes and NPA announcements.
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