Controversial businessman Hangwani Maumela is attempting to overturn a July High Court forfeiture order that R325 million in luxury assets tied to the Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal.
Gauteng High Court Grants Forfeiture Order
The Gauteng High Court in July granted the National Prosecuting Authority a forfeiture order targeting properties, vehicles, and artworks linked to Maumela. The total value of the targeted assets stands at R325 million. Legal representatives for Maumela recently approached the National Prosecuting Authority with a recission application to reverse the judgment.
The assets involved span multiple provinces, including upmarket properties in Gauteng, Cape Town, and KwaZulu-Natal. High-end vehicles and artworks are also included in the court order. The National Prosecuting Authority stated that it received the recission application last week from Maumela’s legal team.
Special Investigating Unit Raids Sandhurst Estate
The Special Investigating Unit raided Maumela’s Sandhurst home in October 2025. Investigators confiscated millions in assets during the operation, including a fleet of blue Lamborghinis. The Special Investigating Unit has preserved R250.3 million in assets overall, consisting of 11 luxury cars and eight properties tied to the Tembisa Hospital investigation.
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi celebrated the initial High Court decision in July. The forensic investigation and review of Tembisa Hospital’s basic accounting system was conducted by the Specialised Audit Services Unit of the National Treasury. Kubayi noted that the investigation originated from information provided by the late Babita Deokaran.
Frequently Asked Questions
What assets are included in the forfeiture order?
The court order covers R325 million in assets, including upmarket properties in Gauteng, Cape Town, and KwaZulu-Natal, alongside high-end vehicles and artworks.
Why was the Tembisa Hospital investigation initiated?
The forensic investigation began following information provided by the late Babita Deokaran, whose accounting review examined the hospital’s basic financial systems.
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