The suspensions are precautionary measures taken by the Ministry and do not in any way constitute a judgement against the two senior officials

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, October 16, 2017/APO/ -- 

The Minister for Public Service and Administration Ms Faith Muthambi hereby announces that the Department’s Chief Financial Officer, Mr Masilo Makhura, and Deputy Director-General: Administration, Ms Linda Shange, have been placed on precautionary suspension with effect from 13 October 2017, pending the finalisation of a formal investigation process.

The suspensions are precautionary measures taken by the Ministry and do not in any way constitute a judgement 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.

Distributed by APO on behalf of Republic of South Africa: Department of Government Communication and Information.