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Massive health department scams revealed in audit

04 February 2013

Mkhululi Ndamase and Katharine Child

A FORENSIC audit of the Eastern Cape Health Department has revealed "devastating” large-scale graft and nepotism. One of the most shocking findings in a 55-page report on the audit is that out of a total of 56 000 employees in the department, 23 221 were selling services and goods back.

One was chief financial officer Pumla Vazi, fired for giving R3-million in deals to her family’s businesses.

Other findings included that 544 department workers were suspected of being ghost employees after invalid identity numbers were used, the department said yesterday.


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Report Abuse Author: royboy Date: 04 February 2013 11:15

Like a pack of hyaenas...it is about time that the public sorted out these thieves,you know who they are...they are stealing monies that are there to better our lives,to provide better services and facilities for us all,but they are depriving not only me but you as well.They must be dealt with,once and for all.

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