South Africa: Govt Vows to Intensify Health Corruption Fight - South African News Briefs - August 5, 2026
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa pledged to intensify the fight against corruption in the country's health sector, despite recent progress made in recovering stolen funds and prosecuting suspects. At the inauguration of the R1.6 billion King Nyabela Hospital in Mpumalanga, Ramaphosa revealed plans to construct 11 additional public hospitals, as the government explores innovative funding methods.
He emphasized that rooting out corruption will remain a central focus in bolstering the public health system and regaining public trust in state healthcare. The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, which has been scrutinizing the Investigative Directorate Against Corruption's handling of a high-profile fraud case, is set to resume hearings.
The commission will examine the investigation and legal processes leading to the arrest of Crime Intelligence Head Dumisani Khumalo and six other officials. Additionally, South Africa's Parliamentary Impeachment Committee has joined an appeal to the Constitutional Court against a temporary injunction halting its inquiry into allegations of misconduct against President Ramaphosa, arguing that the ruling infringes on Parliament's constitutional oversight role.
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