Kgathatso Tlhakudi, director general of public enterprises, has been put on precautionary suspension.
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has been notified of a complaint over a number of Director-General-related issues, according to a statement from the Department of Public Enterprises.
An external investigator investigated the matter, and the report was sent to the Presidency for consideration.
“In accordance with normal government protocol, the President has delegated the matter to the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services for further processing, in accordance with the Senior Management Service Handbook.
“The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services has placed the Director-General of the Department of Public Enterprises on precautionary suspension, with immediate effect, until the disciplinary process is completed.” said the department.”
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