Johnathan Paoli
Suspended Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tembisa Hospital in Ekurhuleni, Ashley Mthunzi has passed away, following a short but unconfirmed illness.
The controversial CEO’s widow Lerato Mthunzi announced his passing on social media, with the Gauteng Department of Health confirming that Mthunzi has died on Tuesday.
Lerato shared the funeral arrangements and said the ceremony would be held on Saturday morning in Winchester Hills.
Mthunzi was placed on precautionary suspension in August 2022 after an investigation into allegations concerning improper procurement and payment of service providers at Tembisa Hospital, revealed that he allegedly signed contracts that went to companies that had no experience in health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
His investigation followed allegations made by whistle-blower Babita Deokaran, who was murdered on August 23 2021.
According to Deokana’s report, she had contacted the chief financial officer (CFO) of Tembisa Hospital, and discussed her findings at the hospital, which
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