Question NW679 to the Minister of Home Affairs

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03 April 2024 - NW679

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Khanyile, Ms AT to ask the Minister of Home Affairs

What is the total number of officials (a) suspended, (b) facing disciplinary hearings, (c) criminally charged, (d) reported to the SA Police Service for investigation, (e) convicted, (f) resigned, (g) whose employment has been terminated, (h) still employed, (i) blacklisted and will never be employed by any organ of state and (j) are facing no disciplinary and/or criminal action against them since the last financial year to date?NW820E

Reply:

(a) 11 officials are currently on precautionary suspension pending investigations, disciplinary hearings and/or appeal processes.

(b) 121 officials are facing disciplinary hearings

(c) 63 criminal cases were opened against officials at SAPS who investigates to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to criminally charge the implicated officials. 11 officials have been convicted so far. Investigations are still ongoing.

(d) 63 criminal cases were opened against officials.

(e) 11 Officials have been convicted so far.

(f) 2 officials resigned.

(g) 40 officials were dismissed due to misconduct.

(h) 121 officials are still employed.

(i) 42 officials have been blacklisted (blocked on Persal), and will never work in the Public Service again.

(j) 7397 officials are not facing any disciplinary actions.

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