Corrupt paymentsNot only did senior officials from Gauteng’s health department and Tembisa Hospital face accusations, but they also discovered that they had received corrupt payments from service providers. The investigation now covers 207 service providers linked to 4 501 purchase orders at the hospital. At the centre is the Maumela syndicate, led by businessman Hangwani Morgan Maumela. Syndicate B includes six service providers that received over R76-million, while syndicate C consists of five service providers linked to more than R8-million. “These individuals abused their positions throughout the procurement process for the benefit of service providers and enrich themselves,” Mothibi said.