Minister Kubayi praises High Court’s forfeiture order in Maumela case

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi welcomed the Johannesburg High Court’s forfeiture order granted to the NPA’s Asset Forfeiture Unit for assets linked to the Maumela Case.

Under this order, assets valued at roughly R326 million will be forfeited to the State.

These high-value items, acquired through unlawful criminal activities, include luxury vehicles and upscale properties located in Gauteng, Cape Town, and KwaZulu-Natal.

The outcome follows an extensive forensic investigation and a review of Tembisa Hospital’s Basic Accounting System by the Specialised Audit Services Unit (SAS) of the National Treasury, into alleged tender fraud and corruption at Tembisa Hospital.

The investigation was initiated following information provided by the late Babita Deokaran, whose dedication to accountability came at a great personal cost. 

Minister Kubayi said: “This order demonstrates the government’s commitment to ensure that we deprive criminals of ill-gotten wealth, which in many cases is used to hide their crimes, escape accountability and fight against the State.”

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