Gauteng premier names new MEC to jack up health department
Nomathemba Mokgethi will have an intervention team to help tackle ‘deep, systemic’ problems
02 December 2020 - 13:19
UPDATED 02 December 2020 - 18:33
Amid fears of a resurgence of Covid-19 infections, Gauteng premier David Makhura has moved to strengthen his health department, appointing a new health MEC and an “intervention team” to turn it around.
Makhura moved Nomathemba Mokgethi from the social development portfolio to replace Bandile Masuku, who he fired from the position in October after a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) report into allegations of tender irregularities. Since then, the department was being run by public transport and roads infrastructure MEC Jacob Mamabolo in an acting capacity...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.