Suspended Tshwane security boss admits ignoring orders to cancel dubious contracts
Suspended Tshwane Asset Protection Security Unit director Shkudu Malatzi has admitted ignoring instructions from his superior to cancel suspicious contractual work awarded to private security companies, according to reports. EWN. This was despite Malatji being awarded contracts which were causing the city to lose millions of rands. He testified at the Madlanga Commission to address corruption in his unit. Malatji has been suspended with full pay and benefits since July.
Alias, Tibz murder accused to apply for bail
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Brothers Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande linked to the murders of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and celebrity chef Tebelo “Tibz” Motsoane are set to return to the Durban Magistrates Court to apply for bail, according to reports. EWN. The couple were extradited from Eswatini after fleeing the country. He faces many charges including murder. Police said the return of the couple would be crucial to solving the case. To date, the state has cellphone records, CCTV footage, bank records and vehicle registrations linked to the murders. He is expected to join five other co-accused in the case and stand trial in June.
COSATU criticizes whistleblower bill exclusion
According to reports, the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has raised concerns over public servants being excluded from receiving awards for whistleblowing. EWN. Justice Minister Kubayi issued the Protected Disclosures Bill to close loopholes in the existing law on whistleblowers. Deputy Minister Andries Nel explained that according to the bill, whistleblowers will not be given advance rewards, but can receive up to 25% of the monetary sanction imposed on the guilty employer. Nel said public servants and others have been excluded. COSATU argues that this is a major flaw, as many public servants, particularly junior staff, are very vulnerable to harassment.