JOHANNESBURG - Public
Service and Administration Minister Faith Muthambi announced that the
department’s Chief Financial Officer, Masilo Makhura, and Deputy Director
General: Administration, Linda Shange, have been placed on precautionary
suspension.
In a statement on Sunday,
Muthambi said that the two have been placed on suspension, effective from
October 13, pending the finalisation of a formal investigation process.
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“The suspensions are
precautionary measures taken by the Ministry and do not in any way constitute a
judgment against the two senior officials.”
“As is common course, this
process is confidential and is a matter between the employer and the employees
concerned. As with all such matters, the Department and Ministry will be guided
by established legislation and labour practices in this regard.”
“The Minister hereby
confirms that all necessary measures has been put in place to ensure the smooth
and efficient running of the Department in the absence of the two officials,”
the Ministry said.