The Special Investigating Unit (SIU), assisted by the South African Police Service and other law enforcement agencies, has intensified legal action against Omar Motor Den and its owner, Yusuf Omar, following allegations that a Bentley Continental GT linked to the Tembisa Hospital corruption investigation was sold despite being subject to a preservation order.
SIU Unable to Locate Bentley
In a significant update, the SIU confirmed that it has not yet located the Bentley Continental GT at the centre of the investigation.
Omar Motor Den has reportedly admitted that the vehicle was sold and informed investigators that the Bentley currently displayed on the dealership floor is not the vehicle under investigation.
The dealership has until 9 June 2026 to provide the SIU-appointed curator with complete documentation relating to the sale, ownership history, and current whereabouts of the vehicle.
Tribunal Orders Contempt Proceedings
The Special Tribunal has ordered Omar Motor Den and Yusuf Omar to appear before it on 3 July 2026 to explain why they should not be held in contempt of court.
The Tribunal may impose sanctions, including imprisonment and punitive cost orders, if it finds that court orders were deliberately ignored.
In addition, the Tribunal ordered that Yusuf Omar be held personally liable for legal costs arising from the proceedings.
Bentley Linked to Tembisa Hospital Corruption Investigation
The vehicle forms part of an asset preservation order linked to the SIU’s investigation into procurement irregularities at Tembisa Hospital.
The investigation falls under Proclamation No. 136 of 2023, which authorised the SIU to investigate allegations of corruption, fraud, and maladministration within the Gauteng Department of Health and Tembisa Hospital.
The Bentley has been linked to assets associated with Hangwani Maumela and was placed under preservation by the Special Tribunal in September 2025.
Complex Trail of Ownership Transfers
According to the SIU, the Bentley changed hands multiple times despite the preservation order.
Investigators traced the vehicle’s movement from LSM Distributors to the MHR Maumela Family Trust around 2018 or 2019.
The vehicle was later acquired by DriveTime Auto CC in September 2022 before another transfer occurred in October 2025.
Omar Motor Den allegedly acquired the Bentley on 31 October 2025 before transferring it to Khonile Trading Enterprise CC on 12 February 2026.
Despite these transactions, evidence presented by the SIU suggests the vehicle may have remained under Omar Motor Den’s control, raising concerns that efforts were made to conceal or dissipate the asset.
Tribunal Orders Full Disclosure
The Tribunal has directed Omar Motor Den, Khonile Trading Enterprise CC, LSM Distributors, and DriveTime Auto CC to provide complete documentation related to the Bentley’s acquisition, ownership, financing, and transfers.
Required records include:
- Sale agreements
- Invoices
- Proof of payment
- VAT returns
- Bank statements
- Correspondence relating to the vehicle
The documentation covers transactions involving the Bentley between 2018 and 2026.
Potential Criminal Consequences
The SIU said the sale and transfer of the Bentley may constitute a breach of undertakings previously given to investigators.
The matter has also been referred to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for consideration of any criminal conduct uncovered during the investigation.
The Tribunal’s latest rulings reinforce the state’s efforts to prevent the concealment or disposal of assets connected to corruption investigations and ensure that restrained property remains available for potential recovery.
The case is expected to remain under close scrutiny as investigators continue searching for the missing Bentley and preparing for the July contempt hearing.
