Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has explained why no charges have yet been brought in the Hangwani Maumela prosecution linked to the massive alleged looting at Tembisa Hospital. She responded this week to a parliamentary question from EFF MP Rebecca Mohlala.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) identified Maumela as central to one of three syndicates that allegedly siphoned more than R2 billion from the Gauteng hospital through fraudulent contracts. Kubayi said the matter remains under active investigation.

Minister Details Reasons for Hangwani Maumela Prosecution Delays

Kubayi told Parliament that the case against Hangwani Morgan Maumela was referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions on 11 December 2025. Prosecutors from the Specialised Commercial Crime Unit in Johannesburg now guide the investigation.

She attributed the delays in the Hangwani Maumela prosecution to the need for further work to convert SIU findings into admissible evidence. “The matter will be enrolled when the outstanding investigations are completed,” Kubayi stated. She could not give a timeline for charges.

The case forms part of Leg 4 of the Tembisa Hospital matters. It started under the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation before the SIU received a proclamation and joined the probe.

Background on Tembisa Hospital Looting Scandal

In September 2025 the SIU released its report on three coordinated syndicates responsible for alleged maladministration and procurement fraud at Tembisa Hospital. The Maumela syndicate alone involved the review of 1 728 procurement bundles worth R816 560 710.

Investigators linked 41 service providers to Maumela. Three companies connected to Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala received contracts worth R13 538 292 within the syndicate. Matlala has since faced separate arrests, including for a R360 million SAPS contract.

In October 2025 the SIU obtained a preservation order for assets worth approximately R900 million linked to the syndicate and seized vehicles and properties valued at R133.5 million on the first day of operations. The unit has since preserved 11 luxury cars and 8 properties totalling more than R250 million.

Next Steps in the Investigation

The SIU handed its evidence dossier to the National Prosecuting Authority in February 2026. Prosecutors continue to work with investigators to build a criminal case that meets court standards.

Kubayi confirmed that no charges have been brought against Maumela to date. The minister stressed that the focus remains on securing strong, admissible evidence before any prosecution decision.