{"id":101495,"date":"2025-10-16T17:12:57","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T15:12:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/?p=101495"},"modified":"2025-10-16T17:12:57","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T15:12:57","slug":"widespread-corruption-in-public-institutions-psa-calls-for-urgent-national-investigation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/widespread-corruption-in-public-institutions-psa-calls-for-urgent-national-investigation\/","title":{"rendered":"Widespread Corruption in Public Institutions: PSA Calls for Urgent National Investigation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za<\/a>
\n3-minute read | 16 October 2025 | 14:40 CAT<\/em><\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udcf8 Acting Police Minister Firoz Kachalia, backed by the PSA, calls for sweeping investigations into systemic corruption across South Africa\u2019s public institutions.<\/p><\/div>\n

The Public Servants Association (PSA) has called for sweeping and urgent investigations into corruption across all public hospitals and government institutions, following shocking revelations surrounding looting at Tembisa Hospital.<\/p>\n

Speaking to Radio Islam International<\/em>,<\/a> PSA spokesperson Madimetja Mautla described the situation as \u201ca systemic national crisis\u201d that extends far beyond one institution. \u201cIt is commendable that the Acting Minister has called for investigations across all government institutions,\u201d said Mautla. \u201cThis corruption has taken a lot of money from our people when our country is grappling with unemployment and poverty. The poorest of the poor are suffering on the ground.\u201d<\/p>\n

The call follows comments by Acting Police Minister Firoz Kachalia, who noted that Tembisa Hospital \u201cmay not be the only institution with immense corruption allegations.\u201d The PSA believes this pattern of corruption demands urgent forensic scrutiny, particularly within the Government Employees\u2019 Pension Fund. Mautla revealed that whistleblowers have previously flagged concerns over \u201cemployees forced to process illegitimate tenders worth billions,\u201d urging that \u201cthose fingered for malfeasance must be held accountable.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mautla criticised the government\u2019s inaction despite repeated pledges to curb corruption, describing the current stance as \u201clackadaisical.\u201d he added, \u201cAll they do is talk, no action. Only a handful of people are found guilty while the majority of perpetrators are out there enjoying posh lifestyles, while our people are suffering.\u201d<\/p>\n

Referencing the ongoing Madlanga Commission, Mautla emphasised that corruption is \u201cdeeply rooted in our society,\u201d damaging South Africa\u2019s global image and scaring off potential investors. \u201cWe are investing so much money fighting corruption instead of uplifting communities and ensuring a better life for all, something promised over 30 years ago,\u201d he lamented.<\/p>\n

As South Africa heads towards the upcoming municipal and national elections, Mautla urged citizens to make integrity and accountability a voting priority. \u201cOur people are tired of corruption,\u201d he said. \u201cWe need leaders who are ethical and who put the needs of society first, instead of pursuing their narrow selfish interests.\u201d<\/p>\n

The PSA\u2019s stance echoes Minister Kachalia\u2019s warning that systemic corruption continues to corrode the state from within, a warning that may prove pivotal as the nation faces yet another test of its moral and political resolve.<\/p>\n

Listen<\/strong> to the full interview on The Daily Round-Up<\/em><\/a> with Moulana Junaid Kharsany and Madimetja Mautla.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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