R139.0 million
Total financial exposure
Left Presidency June 2022, replaced by Vincent Magwenya. Received written warning for non-disclosure of financial interests (August 2021). Cleared by ANC NDC. SIU found no direct evidence of involvement in awarding contracts.
Presidential spokesperson (2019-2022) whose husband Thandisizwe Diko (Chief of Royal Bhaca nation) directed Royal Bhaca Projects, linked to R139M Gauteng Health PPE contract through proxy Ledla Structural Development. Prices inflated 211-542%. SIU found no direct evidence of her involvement in awarding contracts but found she failed to disclose financial interests. Received only a written warning. Cleared by ANC NDC. Did not return to Presidency.
Pain points driven by the 1 case Khusela Diko is implicated in.
Presidential Spokesperson
The Presidency
2019-06 – 2022-06(appointed)
Both implicated in Gauteng Health PPE scandal. Masuku was MEC while Diko's husband benefited from contracts.
Both implicated in Gauteng Health PPE scandal. Masuku was MEC while Diko's husband benefited from contracts.
Both implicated in Gauteng Health PPE scandal. Masuku was MEC while Diko's husband benefited from contracts.
Both implicated in Gauteng Health PPE scandal. Masuku was MEC while Diko's husband benefited from contracts.
Both implicated in Gauteng Health PPE scandal. Masuku was MEC while Diko's husband benefited from contracts.
Cases where Khusela Diko is documented as perpetrator, enabler, beneficiary, orchestrator, political protector, accused, or convicted.