Gauteng Health Department head Lesiba Arnold Malotana suspended [SOUND]

# Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi has placed the provincial Department of Health and Wellness head, Lesiba Arnold Malotana, on suspension with immediate effect. Last year, the DA called for the removal of Malotana, following a Special Investigating Unit probe related to two contracts, in which he allegedly shared more than ten-million-rand in bribes with two other officials. The provincial government’s spokesperson, Elijah Mhlanga, says doctor Darion Barclay has been appointed as the acting head of the department: