Today, Thursday, 16 October 2025, the Democratic Alliance (DA) Gauteng will lay criminal charges against the Department of Health’s former Chief Financial Officer, Lerato Madyo. She failed to act on slain whistleblower Babita Deokaran’s report on possible fraudulent transactions at Tembisa Hospital.
The criminal charges against Madyo will be opened at the Johannesburg Central Police Station.
She is a chief suspect amongst the small number of those who could have tipped off the mastermind behind Babita’s murder.
The following DA delegation will lead the process of laying charges against Madyo and will be joined by the local structures:
- Solly Msimanga MPL, DA Gauteng Leader of the Official Opposition
- Jack Bloom MPL, DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Health
- Madeleine Hicklin MPL, DA Gauteng Spokesperson for Health
The media is invited to attend, and there will be an opportunity for interviews and photographs.
Details of the laying of criminal charges are as follows:
Date: Thursday, 16 October 2025
Time: 10:00 am
Venue: Central Johannesburg Police Station
Address: 1 Commissioner Street, Johannesburg.