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Simelane: JZ to have final say?

MANDY ROSSOUW - Jun 17 2009 11:21

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President Jacob Zuma may be drawn into the sticky issue of dealing with justice Director General Menzi Simelane after the Public Service Commission (PSC) failed to make a finding on his alleged misconduct during the inquiry into the suspension of National Prosecuting Authority boss Vusi Pikoli.

Minister of Justice Jeff Radebe will be left to deal with Simelane, after the PSC conducted a "desktop investigation" into the complaint against Simelane by the Ginwala Commission, which probed Pikoli's fitness for office. Radebe is expected to refer the matter to Zuma, who hires and fires directors general.

Ginwala found that Simelane's role in drafting a letter from former justice minister Brigitte Mabandla to Pikoli might be "tantamount to executive interference with the prosecutorial independence of the NPA ... a serious offence".

A source close to the process told the M&G that the PSC report sheds no light on the Simelane issue and provides no advice on how to proceed. Confirming that the report had been completed, PSC chairperson Stan Sangweni said there was no need for additional evidence or to call Simelane to explain. "We don't operate like courts; we have our own way of doing [things]. We didn't find the need to interview anyone," Sangweni said.

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what an empty article with a soft landing as if to say we are supposed to read between the lines! there is nothing to read between the lines, in fact. the president appoints and dismisses DG's as was promulgated into law by president mbeki.

Edwin Matlapeng on June 17, 2009, 11:44 am

Tha is so sad, do we all think?

Akanyang Merementsi on June 17, 2009, 3:46 pm

Edwin

I've got to agree with you...This article is so so shallow. In fact, it's like someone screaming in a very long cave.
But what more can you expect from this once-investigative-now-turned-mediocre newspaper. So sad.

Msimang should be sacked, Finish 'n Klaar.

Good riddance, in advance.

Siphiwo Siphiwo, service delivery now on June 17, 2009, 6:22 pm

While on the topic of service delivery,my concern is how is DOE going to cope with skills development providers. our country needs skilled people to assisst with the current unemployment rate. teach a man a skill and you have set him up for life. Dol and the setas were brilliant at this. Why change what is working. We need an equip labour market to sustain our country. Lets put our hand together and make it happen.VIVA SA VIVA S &B

Bernadette Perumal on June 18, 2009, 1:30 pm

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