The company owned by Diko's husband King Madzikane II, Royal Bhaca Projects, was reportedly awarded R125m in tenders to provide PPE to the Gauteng health department. All three Gauteng officials have now been placed on a leave of absence.
Gauteng premier David Makhura said 102 firms in the province will be investigated by the Special Investigating Unit to ensure that all those who have not secured tenders legally will face consequences. “My heart is sore that MEC Masuku, who has been doing such good work in helping us to respond to Covid, faces these allegations,” he said, adding that they could not be ignored.
Transport MEC Jacob Mamabolo has been appointed acting MEC of health in Gauteng during Masuku's absence.
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