South Africa’s SIU hunts eight cars linked to Tembisa scandal
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on IOL
South Africa’s Special Investigating Unit is continuing its search for eight luxury vehicles linked to the alleged Maumela syndicate, which is under investigation for corruption at Tembisa Hospital. Four Ferraris, three Porsches and a Bentley are to be placed under a court-appointed curator’s control, IOL reports.
South Africa’s Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is continuing to search for eight luxury cars linked to the “Maumela syndicate”, as part of an investigation into suspected corruption and maladministration at Tembisa Hospital, IOL reports. The vehicles include four Ferraris, three Porsches and a Bentley.
The Bentley was not found on Friday 30 October at a property in Midrand, in Johannesburg, where it was allegedly hidden at an associate of Maumela’s home after an anonymous tip-off. The SIU-appointed curator must continue locating the vehicles in order to place them under his control, in accordance with court orders, according to the investigating unit.
In October 2025, the South African Special Tribunal ordered people linked to the alleged syndicate to declare their assets, funds, debts and interests under oath. The SIU is also seeking to preserve properties and funds under an order involving 503 million rand. A previous order concerned assets valued at about 900 million rand, according to IOL.
