SIU secures R42m in assets from bribes paid to Tembisa Hospital officials
The bribes were allegedly paid by Stefan Joel Govindraju to secure procurement deals worth R600 million
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured R42.4 million in assets linked to bribery allegations at Tembisa Hospital, according to a report by The Citizen. The funds, which include cash, properties, pensions, and investments, are believed to be part of a larger R100 million bribery scheme allegedly orchestrated by businessman Stefan Joel Govindraju.
Govindraju, who was arrested in August, is suspected of paying bribes totaling R100 million to secure procurement deals worth around R600 million. The SIU's latest action follows the granting of a preservation order by the Special Tribunal, which aims to prevent the disposal of assets belonging to Zacharia Tshisele, a Tembisa Hospital operational manager, and his family members.
Tshisele is accused of manipulating supply chain processes and facilitating unlawful procurement deals worth approximately R15.9 million, which were often unnecessary or undelivered.
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