In Conversation With Dr Kgosi Letlape- Action SA representative

The crisis surrounding Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital is once again under the spotlight after ActionSA announced plans to approach the Hawks over alleged misconduct linked to the hospital’s fire repair project. This follows a damning report by the Public Protector, which reportedly uncovered maladministration, irregularities, weak financial controls, project management failures and budget underspending tied to the delayed restoration of the hospital after the devastating 2021 fire. ActionSA MP Dr Kgosi Letlape says the findings point to possible violations of the Public Finance Management Act and believes the matter now requires a full criminal investigation alongside ongoing audits. The party also wants both the national Health Minister and Gauteng Health MEC to account before Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Health, arguing that years of delays and poor management have compromised patient care, placed healthcare workers under immense pressure, and weakened one of Gauteng’s most important public healthcare facilities. The concerns are compounded by reports from doctors claiming that conditions at the hospital have barely improved since 2024, despite repeated promises from government leaders. ActionSA says it will also monitor whether Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi implements the Public Protector’s recommendations. Instagram · Twitter