(a)(i) The following numbers of employees were suspended in the months indicated below:
2021/2022
MONTH |
(i) |
(ii) |
(iii) |
(iv) |
(v) |
(vi) |
April 2021 |
3 |
R19 445 569,25 |
Procurement-related irregularities |
Case 1: Matter awaiting outcome of arbitration at CCMA. |
No acting incumbent |
N/A |
Case 2: Disciplinary hearing postponed sine die pending a legal opinion. |
No acting incumbent |
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Case 3: Hearing continued in June 2023. |
No acting incumbent |
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August 2021 |
1 |
R3 267 486,60 |
Gross negligence |
Hearing pending due to unavailability of witness from SCM |
Person Acting |
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January 2022 |
2 |
R4 768 846,14 |
Case1: Unfair disqualification of bidder who scored the highest points resulting in an incorrect award. |
Employee found guilty on all charges on 12 May 2023. Awaiting date from Chairperson for evidence in mitigation and aggravation. |
No acting incumbent |
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Case2: Gross Negligence, Gross Deereliction of Duty |
Charges finalised , hearing date 16-01-2023 |
Acting incumbent |
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February 2022 |
2 |
R6 440 994,70 |
Case 1: Dereliction of duty; dishonesty Case 2: Gross misconduct, contravening PFMA and breaching company policy |
Case 1: Forensic investigation is yet to be undertaken. |
No acting incumbent |
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Case 2: Awaiting dates for continuation of hearing. |
No acting incumbent |
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March 2022 |
1 |
R453 000,00 |
Threatening behaviour, inciting violence and false allegations |
Suspension has been extended. Employee charged - pending disciplinary hearing. Hearing scheduled 13-14 March 2023. |
No acting incumbent |
N/A |
2022/2023 FINANCIAL YEAR |
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June 2022 |
1 |
R1 636 690,00 |
Contrevenion of Recruit/Selection policy |
Investigation finalised Line to advise on way forward |
Acting incumbent |
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July 2022 |
1 |
R2 001 725,80 |
Misconduct |
Employee being engaged for mutual separation |
Acting incumbent |
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August 2022 |
1 |
R345 792,44 |
Gross misconduct |
Investigation in progress |
Acting incumbent |
R26712.98 |
September 2022 |
2 |
R2 168 423,00 |
Case 1: Investigation ongoing |
Attorneys in process of drafting charges for new evidence submitted |
No acting incumbent |
N/A |
Case 2: Investigation ongoing |
RFQ for forensic investigation to be finalised |
No acting incumbent |
N/A |
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October 2022 |
4 |
R2 977 716,96 |
Case1: under investigation |
Forensic investigation in progress |
Person appointed on fixed term contract |
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Case2: Insubordination and gross misconduct |
Matter was held on 31 March 2023 and awaiting new date from the Chairperson |
No acting incumbent |
N/A |
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Case3: Misconduct |
Investigation ongoing awaiting report |
No acting incumbent |
N/A |
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Case4: Misuse of Company Vehicle |
Disciplinary finalized awaiting verdict |
No acting incumbent |
N/A |
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November 2022 |
3 |
R1 897 216,50 |
Case1: Gross negligence and insubordination |
Closing arguments were made on 21 April 2023. Awaiting Chairperson's ruling. |
Acting incumbent |
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Case2: Charges to be confirmed |
Awaiting final investigation report from Protection Services. |
Acting incumbent |
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Case3: Theft of identity |
Pending - Awaiting appointment of initiator |
No acting incumbent |
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2023 CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE |
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February 2023 |
3 |
R157 031,28 |
Fraud, theft and gross dishonesty |
Hearing was held on 30 May 2023. Plea bargain was entered into. Employer revoked the plea bargain and aggravated for dismissal. Awaiting employees to resubmit mitigating evidence. |
No acting incumbent |
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Fraud, theft and gross dishonesty |
Hearing was held on 30 May 2023. Plea bargain was entered into. Employer revoked the plea bargain and aggravated for dismissal. Awaiting employees to resubmit mitigating evidence. |
No acting incumbent |
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Fraud, theft and gross dishonesty |
Hearing was held on 30 May 2023. Plea bargain was entered into. Employer revoked the plea bargain and aggravated for dismissal. Awaiting employees to resubmit mitigating evidence. |
No acting incumbent |
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March 2023 |
5 |
R155 030,38 |
Absence without leave |
Employee was served with suspension letter on 24 March 2023 pending investigation |
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Assault |
Awaiting investigation report |
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Serious Misconduct |
Investigations is being carried out. Pending the outcome of investigations |
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Theft |
Employee charged criminally, out on bail. |
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Theft |
Employee charged criminally, out on bail. |
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