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Court Seizes R300M from Corruption Probe | Johannesburg News
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- Jul 20, 2026
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Summary
In a major corruption crackdown, South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority is seizing over 300 million rand in luxury assets—including mansions, supercars, and a yacht—from businessman Hangwani Maumela, allegedly stolen through rigged hospital contracts. The probe began after the tragic murder of whistleblower Babita Deokaran, whose tip exposed a scheme where 14 shell companies siphoned 400 million rand from Tembisa Hospital’s supply chain. Investigators found most funds vanished into lavish purchases and bribes, with only a fraction used for actual hospital services. This court victory signals a powerful blow against corruption, with recovered assets earmarked to rebuild public healthcare in Gauteng. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/89d319130a45c701