Omar Motor Den admits selling restrained Bentley in SIU Tembisa Hospital probe

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured two Special Tribunal orders against Omar Motor Den in Emalahleni after the dealership admitted that it sold a Bentley Continental GT linked to alleged procurement irregularities at Tembisa Hospital.

In a statement on Friday, SIU said Omar Motor Den has until 9 June 2026 to provide the SIU’s appointed curator, Curator Bonis, with documents relating to the vehicle’s sale, ownership and current whereabouts.

The first order, granted on 2 June 2026, authorised the SIU to take possession of the Bentley and prohibited any further sale, transfer or disposal of the vehicle pending the finalisation of the matter.

The Tribunal also directed Omar Motor Den and other entities linked to the vehicle’s transactions to provide extensive records, including sale agreements, invoices, proof of payment, bank statements and correspondence relating to the vehicle's ownership history between 2018 and 2026.

According to the SIU, the Bentley was subject to a preservation order issued in September 2025 as part of its investigation into corruption and maladministration at Tembisa Hospital. Investigators found that the vehicle changed hands several times despite the preservation order, moving through multiple companies before being transferred to Khonile Trading Enterprise CC in February 2026.

The SIU maintains that evidence indicates the Bentley may still be in Omar Motor Den’s possession, raising concerns that the asset could be concealed or dissipated.

In a separate urgent order granted on 5 June 2026, the Tribunal authorised Curator Bonis, assisted by the South African Police Service and the Hawks, to seize the Bentley immediately. The order followed allegations that Omar Motor Den and its owner, Yusuf Omar, violated earlier Tribunal rulings by selling and transferring the vehicle despite restrictions imposed by the court.

The Tribunal has ordered Omar Motor Den and Yusuf Omar to appear before it on 3 July 2026 to explain why they should not be found in contempt of court. Possible sanctions include imprisonment, punitive cost orders and other relief deemed appropriate by the court.

The SIU said the rulings reinforce that no vehicles linked to the investigation were returned to businessman Hangwani Maumela or the dealership, contrary to reports suggesting otherwise.

The investigation forms part of the SIU’s mandate under Proclamation 136 of 2023 to probe allegations of corruption and maladministration within the Gauteng Department of Health and Tembisa Hospital. Evidence of criminal conduct uncovered during the investigation has been referred to the National Prosecuting Authority for consideration.