The Gauteng department of health is facing severe criticism after it was revealed that the department spent over R13 million on suspended staff members sitting at home in the past few years.
This revelation was made by Gauteng Health and Wellness MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko in a written response to Democratic Alliance (DA) Member of Provincial Legislature (MPL) and health spokesperson Jack Bloom in the Gauteng Legislature.
Bloom posed a question on the breakdown of many staff members who are currently on suspension, and whether they are receiving monthly payment or not.
In response to the questions asked by Bloom, Nkomo-Ralehoko said there were some staff members who were suspected due to financial misconduct, job selling scams, and assault among others.
Advocate Mpelegeng Lebeloane, former chief director of legal services, received a massive R4.7 million while sitting at home from July 2019 until last year.
