The public has been crying out for decisive action against those who use their government positions for personal enrichment. The EC Department of Health is one of the first off the blocks in dealing with the delinquents in the public service.

In news that will surely be welcomed by the public, the Eastern Cape Department of Health terminated the services of General Manager for Infrastructure and Technical Management, Mr Mlamli Tuswa following the conclusion of internal disciplinary proceedings against him last month.

Tuswa was charged with misconduct for contravening provisions in the senior management handbook and other relevant prescripts. Following disciplinary proceedings which commenced last year, he was found guilty on charges relating to fraud and corruption. The chairperson determined that the most appropriate sanction on the allegations was dismissal.

Health MEC Ms Helen Sauls-August welcomed the conclusion of the case and
appropriate sanction determined by the disciplinary proceedings. “We commend those who came forward to highlight the misdeeds and testified on this case. The Department is committed to rooting out corruption and strengthening departmental systems. Collusion of private sector companies must be condemned. The sanctioning should serve as a deterrent to all senior managers from engaging in such malpractices. Senior management should champion clean governance and ethical practices at all times,” Helen Sauls-August warned.