The Gauteng government has suspended at least nine senior officials implicated in irregularities related to the awarding of contracts for the refurbishment of the Anglo Gold Ashanti Hospital in the West Rand. The suspension of the officials from both the health department and the Department of Infrastructure development follows a recommendation by the Special Investigating Unit. The unit had been investigating allegations of irregularities and maladministration in the procurement of goods and services related to the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. For further details, here is Gauteng Government spokesperson, Vuyo Mhaga