SIU appoints curator to track down Hangwani Maumela’s missing Bentley

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has appointed a curator to locate a luxury Bentley belonging to businessman Hangwani Maumela. SIU officers conducted a search at a property in Midrand, Johannesburg, following a tip-off that the vehicle was hidden there. However, they were unable to locate the car on the premises. The SIU is currently seeking eight high-end vehicles as part of its probe into corruption and mismanagement connected to the Tembisa hospital tender scandal.

Last year, the SIU secured an order to protect assets totaling R900 million associated with what is known as the "Maumela Syndicate". SIU spokesperson Selby Makgotho confirmed that the Bentley is among the eight vehicles still outstanding in the investigation. So far, about 15 vehicles are under the curator's control, in compliance with two earlier court orders to place the vehicles under their management.

The curator is currently investigating and securing additional properties, assets, and funds to ensure the full implementation of the preservation order, which is valued at R503 million. The South African Auto Trade Association (OUTA) has commended the SIU for its raid on Maumela's home.