Department of Health on court appearance by its official
Pretoria: The Department of Health has noted the media reports about one of its senior officials (Mr Popo Maja), who appeared in court on Wednesday, 21 June and will first gather more information about the alleged charges before making any pronouncement on the matter.
The Department upholds its position of zero tolerance to fraud and corruption, and will allow the legal process to take its course without any interference.
The Department believes in the principle of innocent until proven guilty, and the procedural fairness will be adhered to in order to afford Mr Maja space and opportunity to deal with the case.
For media enquiries, please contact:
Mr Foster Mohale
Health Departmental Spokesperson
0724323792
Foster.mohale@health.gov.za
Mr Doctor Tshwale
Spokesperson for Health Minister
063 657 8487
Doctor.Tshwale@health.gov.za
