The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is actively searching for eight luxury vehicles connected to alleged tender fraud suspect Hangwani Morgan Maumela in relation to procurement corruption at Tembisa Hospital. The fleet reportedly includes four Ferraris, three Porsches, and one Bentley.
On 30 October 2026, an SIU-appointed curator and investigative team conducted a search at a property in Midrand, Johannesburg, following an anonymous tip-off claiming a Bentley linked to Maumela was concealed there. However, the vehicle was not found during the operation.
SIU spokesperson Selby Makgotho confirmed the ongoing effort: “We are currently looking for eight vehicles on the Maumela syndicate,” emphasising the commitment to trace all assets under the Special Tribunal’s order.
News24 reported the specific search centred on a Bentley Continental GT, but it was absent from the premises. The search forms part of a broader drive by the SIU and the Asset Forfeiture Unit to recover assets suspected to be involved in irregular procurement at the hospital.
In July 2026, the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg granted the Asset Forfeiture Unit a final forfeiture order over luxury assets tied to Maumela, which included four Lamborghinis and a Bentley Continental GT. Meanwhile, the Special Tribunal authorised the sale of one of Maumela’s Ferraris, a SF90 Stradale, at a minimum price of R9.5 million. The proceeds from this sale are to be held in an interest-bearing or trust account pending the conclusion of related legal proceedings.
Earlier legal attempts by Maumela to block the sale of that Ferrari were dismissed by the High Court in Pretoria in early October 2026, paving the way for the SIU’s asset recovery efforts.
The SIU statement following the Midrand search stressed persistence: “Although the vehicle was not found on the property, the SIU will relentlessly pursue to find all eight vehicles as stipulated by the Special Tribunal order.” Makgotho also noted that one of the luxury vehicles, the Bentley, is directly listed amongst contracts awarded to Maumela’s syndicate involving over 40 companies.
This asset recovery campaign forms part of a civil process concerning alleged corruption and procurement fraud linked to Tembisa Hospital contracts, with no criminal convictions finalised against Maumela as of this report.
The SIU’s efforts highlight ongoing challenges in recovering assets tied to public procurement corruption in South Africa, reflecting broader national concerns regarding the misuse of state funds and accountability.
CapeFlats.co.za will continue monitoring the investigation and follow up on developments regarding the whereabouts of the remaining vehicles and the progress of related court proceedings.