Motsoaledi calls for probe into alleged NHI deals linked to Matlala
Minister denies that scheme to sell NHI hospital contracts would even be possible, and expresses alarm at claims from the controversial businessman.
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has called for a probe into alleged National Health Insurance (NHI) deals linked to underworld figure Vusimuzi Cat Matlala. Matlala claims he was promised help in securing government buildings for lucrative contracts under the NHI scheme, which would require him to pay sums of money to those delivering the contracts.
Health Minister Motsoaledi emphatically denied that such an arrangement is possible, stating that NHI is not for sale to the highest bidder and is designed to be an equalizer between the rich and the poor. He called for the Hawks, the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption, and the Special Investigating Unit to investigate the matter, expressing concern over the flimsy and misleading information about NHI.
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