The Democratic Alliance is delighted to learn of the outcome on action taken against senior health officials of the Eastern Cape Department of Health. This was sparked by a Parliamentary Question asked by the DA during July last year after a tip-off.

It was alleged that several officials were offered and made use of free air travel trips by a service provider who renders emergency medical rescue services to the department. The aircraft was used to fly the senior officials to the Confederations Cup in Bloemfontein to watch the match between Spain and the USA during June last year. Apparently, investigations revealed involvement of corrupt activities which extensively led to the dismissals. The Democratic Alliance is delighted to learn that 7 officials were found guilty and 6 were dismissed with the acceptance of one.

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