(a) Date of precautionary suspension:
As per the report I received from the board. 01 April 2019
(b) What are the reasons for the precautionary suspension:
To investigate allegations of impropriety against the person, received through the SA Tourism whistle-blowing hotline and protected disclosure.
(c) Date of the charge sheet:
I’m informed the board served the charge sheet on 24 July 2019
(d) What stage is the process:
I’m informed that the disciplinary hearing has been scheduled for September 2019
(e) On what date did the official hearings take place:
The matter was originally set-down to be heard on 13-14 August 2019, but postponed
(f) When will the matter be finalised:
The hearing will be set-down for 5-10 days during September 2019.
(g) Who is standing in for the person:
The Chief Operations Officer.