AFU Seizes R325 Million in Assets From Tenderpreneur Morgan Maumela, Including R17.9m Lamborghinis

• R325 million in assets were seized from Hangwani Morgan Maumela by the Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU)
• Maumela, who is linked to the Tembisa Hospital corruption case, has family ties to President Cyril Ramaphosa
• The tenderpreneur is a friend and business partner of murder accused, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala

Briefly News journalist Byron Pillay has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and social issues. He spent 10 years working for the Northern Natal Courier before transitioning to online journalism.

GAUTENG – One of the country’s tender kingpins, with family ties to President Cyril Ramaphosa, has had some of his prized possessions, totalling R325 million, seized.

Luxury cars, houses and even a party boat belonging to Hangwani Morgan Maumela were seized by the Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU).

Maumela, who is related to President Cyril Ramaphosa through a previous marriage, benefitted greatly from dodgy tenders at Tembisa Hospital as uncovered by Babita Deokaran, weeks before her assassination in August 2021. Ramaphosa previously distanced himself from Maumela, saying, “I don’t even know this gentleman.”

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AFU seizes luxury vehicles, including R17.9 million Lamborghini

After securing an order by the Gauteng High Court, the AFU were able to seize a fleet of luxury vehicles, including a Bentley Continental GT V8 worth R4.1 million, and four Lamborghinis. The most expensive Lamborghinis were the Aventador SVJ and Lamborghini Aventador Ultimate Coupe, which the AFU valued at R17.9 million. They also seized a Lamborghini Huracan STO (R8.7 million), a Lamborghini Urus (R6.9 million), and a Regency 250 LE3 boat worth R1.9 million.

Expensive properties are also part of the spoils

It wasn’t just the cars and boats that were the targets of the AFU, as the unit pounced on numerous properties.

It includes a R88.5 million mansion in Bantry Bay, Cape Town, and two neighbouring properties in the heart of Sandton, worth R69.7 million and R71.6 million respectively. The unit also seized other properties in Three Anchor Bay, Pecanwood Estate, Hartbeespoort Dam, and Zimbali Coastal Estate in Ballito.

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The property in Ballito was allegedly the venue for a secret meeting between former Police Minister Bheki Cele and tenderpreneur and attempted murder accused, Cat Matlala. Matlala and Maumela are known friends and business partners.

How did Maumela benefit from the Tembisa Hospital tenders?

Following investigations into Deokaran’s report about possible large-scale corruption, it was found that 14 entities linked to Maumela benefitted from at least R415 million thanks to contracts awarded by Tembisa Hospital.

The 14 "syndicate companies" were either under the control of Maumela and his family or associated with them.

The investigations found that the hospital's supply chain management and procurement processes were contravened by the syndicate companies.

In some cases, there was no evidence that the companies ever supplied products and equipment, despite being paid for them. There were also instances where details in crucial documents were tampered with and forged.

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SA speculates after suspended Thembisa Hospital CEO passes away

Briefly News reported that South Africans shared theories after Dr Ashley Mthunzi passed away.

Mthunzi was the CEO of the Tembisa Hospital, but was suspended following the dodgy tenders awarded by the hospital.

While the cause of death was still unknown, some social media users speculated that it was not natural.

Source: Briefly News