Lesufi served legal papers to reverse suspension of Gauteng Health boss

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi said he has been served legal papers to reverse the suspension of the Gauteng Department of Health’s Head of Department (HOD) - Lesiba Malotana.

Lesufi suspended Malotana last Friday, after he failed a lifestyle audit that was conducted by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU). 

A comprehensive forensic investigation has now been launched into Malotana’s lifestyle. 

Speaking at a media briefing on Wednesday, Lesufi said the decision to place Malotana on precautionary suspension was the correct one. 

“I received legal papers from people representing the HOD of the department, requesting me in 48 hours to withdraw the suspension of the HOD and I told them to jump to the nearest lake. Forty-eight hours have passed, and I have not seen their papers.”