Social Development Minister, Mrs Edna Molewa, will soon make a decision on the future of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Mr Fezile Makiwane. This follows receipt by Minister Molewa of the report by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) about the investigation pertaining to alleged flouting of the rules pertaining to the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and irregular procurement processes by Mr Makiwane in his capacity as the CEO of SASSA.
In July 2009 Minister Molewa and Mr Makiwane mutually agreed on Mr Makiwane taking special leave pending an investigation by the SIU involving 11 transactions.
"As required by law, yesterday, 7 December 2009, I gave the report to Mr Makiwane to allow him an opportunity to respond to the findings. He has until the 18 December to respond, after which I will study his response and announce my decision to the public" Minister Molewa said.
Mr Coceko Pakade who is Chief Financial Officer for the National Department of Social Development has been acting as SASSA CEO since Mr Makiwane went on special leave, and service delivery has not been negatively affected.
Source: Department of Social Development
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