Chairperson, after having listened to the Minister, it is clear that the intention is there to take action. However, from our side there is a concern that weaknesses within the Public Service and in specific departments are leading to these protracted processes of disciplinary hearings, etc.
In some cases, Public Service Commission lawyers are approached for guidelines whether a person should be reinstated or not after there was a failed process. I know of different departments who did not follow the advice given by the Public Service Commission. The critical issue is: who should be held accountable? Is it the Minister or is it the director- general? You say that it would not be fair that the director-general is held accountable, but somehow there must be consequences for failure to do the right thing. Different Ministers must really access the right advice on these matters. Thank you.