Tolashe could face legal action over alleged misuse of employee’s salary – report
A PSC report has been submitted to President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Former South African social development minister Sisisi Tolashe is under increased scrutiny following a preliminary report by the Public Service Commission (PSC) alleging misuse of an employee's salary. The employee, who was initially assigned to work at one of Tolashe's official residences, was reportedly made to live and work at Tolashe's private home in East London.
The employee's monthly salary of R15,800 was allegedly reduced by R7,000, which the PSC found to be an unauthorized "Minister's House Allocation". This allocation did not exist according to the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) regulations. The deducted amount was allegedly paid in cash by Tolashe to her daughter, Khanyisa.
The Public Protector has been recommended to investigate Tolashe's conduct for "irregular/unethical conduct", and the affected employee is advised to consider legal action to recover the lost money. Tolashe's tenure faced controversy over irregular appointments and an alleged romantic relationship with her special adviser.
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