Over R326 million in luxury assets linked to businessman Hangwani Maumela have been forfeited to the state following a Gauteng High Court order, but no arrests have been made.

Civil society groups like Public Interest SA and Corruption Watch are demanding criminal prosecutions, highlighting the lack of accountability despite the asset seizure.Maumela, nephew of President Cyril Ramaphosa, remains free despite allegations of looting over R2 billion from Tembisa Hospital.

The forfeiture covers high-value properties in exclusive suburbs and luxury vehicles, but the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has not yet pursued charges.Legal experts and watchdogs warn that asset recovery alone is insufficient, stressing the need for prosecutions.The case stems from the murder of Babita Deokaran, who exposed procurement fraud at the hospital.Investigations revealed 14 companies controlled by Maumela secured over R400m in irregular contracts, with a wider syndicate siphoning over R800m.Authorities cited ongoing investigations as the reason for no arrests, leaving civil society frustrated with the slow judicial process.