Bandile Masuku

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On 19 July 2020, the Sunday Independent reported that between 30 March and 1 April 2020, the Gauteng Health Department awarded two contracts of up to R78 million and R47 million to Royal Bhaca Projects (RB), headed by disputed Amabhaca King Madzikane II Thandisizwe Diko, to supply personal protective equipment (PPE) to the department. [6] These contracts were part of R2,2 billion tenders awarded by the provincial health department since March 2020. Diko is married to the presidential spokesperson Khusela Diko. On 26 July, the publication alleged that the Masukus and Dikos have a close relationship. [7]

Masuku has denied any involvement in the awarding of the tenders. [8] Diko has acknowledged that while his company has been awarded the tenders, it has not received any payment. [6] His wife, Khusela, has taken a leave of absence. [9] On 29 July, the ANC PEC resolved that Masuku and his wife should temporarily step aside while the ANC's Integrity Committee investigates the allegations. [10] Makhura announced on 30 July that he had placed Masuku on leave for the next two to four weeks, pending the investigation, and named Jacob Mamabolo as his acting successor. [11] On 9 October 2020, Makhura removed him from the Executive Council, after it was found that he failed to execute his functions as set out by the Constitution and the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). [12] [13]

Personal life

Masuku is married to Loyiso, an ANC municipal councillor in the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality and the municipality's MMC for Corporate and Shared Services. [14] They have three sons and reside in Alberton, Gauteng. [2]

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References

  1. ↑ "Get to know Gauteng Health MEC Dr Bandile Masuku". The Citizen. 30 May 2019. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Huisman, Biénne (9 July 2019). "Face to face with Dr Bandile Masuku". The Daily Maverick. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  3. ↑ Sicetsha, Andile (29 May 2019). "Premier David Makhura unveils Gauteng's new Cabinet". The South African. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  4. ↑ Lindeque, Mia (29 May 2019). "Gauteng Premier Makhura names his new Cabinet". EWN. Johannesburg. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  5. ↑ Mkhonza, Thembelihle (4 April 2020). "Makhura tells new Gauteng MECs to hit the ground running". IOL. Johannesburg. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  6. 1 2 Rampedi, Piet Mahasa (19 July 2020). "Husband of presidency spokesperson's R125m PPE tender bonanza". Johannesburg. IOL. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
  7. ↑ Rampedi, Piet (26 July 2020). "Under the spotlight: The MEC's wife, Diko and a R125m PPE contract". IOL. Johannesburg. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
  8. ↑ Grobler, Riaan (27 July 2020). "Gauteng Health MEC denies involvement in PPE procurement corruption". News24. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
  9. ↑ Maphanga, Canny (27 July 2020). "President's spokesperson Khusela Diko takes leave of absence in face of PPE procurement scandal". News24. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
  10. ↑ Madia, Tshidi (30 July 2020). "JUST IN l Health MEC Bandile Masuku and wife Loyiso asked to 'step aside' amid corruption probe". News24. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
  11. ↑ Madia, Tshidi (30 July 2020). "Covid-19 tender saga: Jacob Mamabolo acting Health MEC as Bandile Masuku placed on special leave". News24. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
  12. ↑ "Makhura removes Masuku as Gauteng's Health MEC". EWN. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  13. ↑ Makhura removes Masuku as Gauteng health MEC on SIU recommendation
  14. ↑ Deklerk, Aphiwe (7 December 2019). "They gave Joburg to the ANC, and they've just been instantly rewarded". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 4 April 2020. Loyiso Masuku will take charge of corporate and shared services. She is the wife of Gauteng health MEC Dr Bandile Masuku.
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Masuku in May 2019
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