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Digital Vibes COVID/NHI Contract Corruption

Under InvestigationR150 millionHigh confidence

Digital Vibes COVID/NHI Contract Corruption is an active investigation in Gauteng, with an estimated R150 million in assets linked to the matter. It is one of the larger cases tracked, by rand value. The matter relates to the National Department of Health. 4 individuals have been formally implicated through official proceedings, including Dedani Mkhize, Sithokozile Khalipele Mkhize, May Mkhize and 1 others.

Case details

The SIU sought to set aside R150 million in Department of Health media contracts awarded irregularly to Digital Vibes for COVID-19 and NHI campaigns. Approximately R5 million was funneled to companies owned by former Health Minister Zweli Mkhize's son and wife. The Special Tribunal allowed adding Mkhize family companies to the recovery application.

AssetsR150 million in irregular DoH contract payments; R5 million received by Mkhize family companies
Department / entityNational Department of Health
Estimated valueR150 million
StatusUnder Investigation
Court orderSpecial Tribunal order, 13 April 2022
Date reported13 April 2022
LocationPretoria, National Department of Health, Gauteng

Implicated (4)

Dedani MkhizeSithokozile Khalipele MkhizeMay MkhizeZweli Mkhize

Source — SIU

Reported 13 April 2022

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Sourced exclusively from official public records (SIU, AFU, NPA, Hawks, Zondo Commission). This tracker does not make independent allegations; individuals listed have been formally implicated through legal proceedings or official investigations. Updated manually — may not reflect the latest case developments.