SIU freezes assets in Tembisa Hospital corruption

The South Africa — Special Investigating Unit>>> has obtained a preservation order and interim interdict against a R6.4 million luxury property and R1.8 million in pension benefits linked to Duduzile Nkosazana Nobungwana>>>, a former supply chain official at Tembisa Hospital>>>. This action is part of an ongoing investigation into alleged procurement corruption involving a network known as 'Canara Bank — Syndicate Bank', led by businessman Stefan Joel Govindraju>>>. The investigation revealed that Nobungwana played a central role in the irregular adjudication and appointment of suppliers, receiving undisclosed gratification. Funds were allegedly channeled through a front company, Mabitwa Trading>>>, to purchase the property, which was registered under Amatibe Holding>>>, owned by her son, Oscar Nobungwana>>>. Canara Bank — Syndicate Bank>>>, linked to Govindraju, allegedly secured 1,237 irregular contracts worth approximately R596.4 million from Tembisa Hospital>>>. The alleged misconduct by Nobungwana alone contributed to at least R5.1 million in irregular expenditure and R13.6 million in damages to the state. The investigation was authorized by President Cyril Ramaphosa>>> and evidence of criminal conduct has been referred to the South Africa — National Prosecuting Authority>>>.