Question NW2623 to the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
08 December 2016 - NW2623
Matsepe, Mr CD to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
Whether a certain person (name furnished), stationed at the Youngsfield Military Base in Wetton, Cape Town, has taken regular sick leave; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the details of sick leave taken by the specified person for each of the past three financial years in terms of the (a) duration, (b) nature of the illness, (c)(i) sick certificates issued and (ii) name of medical practitioner(s) who issued the certificates and (d) sick leave cycles?
Reply:
Details as to the member’s medical condition cannot be disclosed as it would be a violation of doctor and patient privilege.