The Department of Public Service and Administration and the Public Service Commission recently met with the parliamentary committee on public service and administration to brief members on updates regarding the ongoing professionalisation process. All participants affirmed their commitment to the process, with the DPSA saying it is a "national priority".
The Department of Public Service and Administration and the Public Service Commission recently met with the parliamentary committee on public service and administration to brief members on updates regarding the ongoing professionalisation process. All participants affirmed their commitment to the process, with the DPSA saying it is a "national priority".
Developments in the ongoing public service professionalisation process
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The Standing Committee on Public Accounts met at the end of February to receive a briefing from the Special Investigating Unit on the results of two investigations into irregularities relating to the Temporary Employee Relief Scheme, set up during the Covid pandemic. The organisation based its investigations on the Auditor-General's special real-time Covid emergency fund audits, and information supplied by the UIF and Corruption Watch.
The Standing Committee on Public Accounts met at the end of February to receive a briefing from the Special Investigating Unit on the results of two investigations into irregularities relating to the Temporary Employee Relief Scheme, set up during the Covid pandemic. The organisation based its investigations on the Auditor-General's special real-time Covid emergency fund audits, and information supplied by the UIF and Corruption Watch.
SIU briefs Parly on TERS-related investigations
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CW board announces leadership changes withn the organisation
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The Corruption Watch board today announced leadership developments at the organisation. Mr Karam Singh has stepped down from his role as executive director, effective 28 February 2025. He will continue to work with the organisation in a consulting capacity for a period of time, after which he will pursue his own interests.
The Corruption Watch board today announced leadership developments at the organisation. Mr Karam Singh has stepped down from his role as executive director, effective 28 February 2025. He will continue to work with the organisation in a consulting capacity for a period of time, after which he will pursue his own interests.
Anti-corruption measures targeting traffic police, not just SAPS, are vital to improve safety in SA’s major cities, writes David Bruce for the Institute for Security Studies. This is where police minister Senzo Mchunu's current focus on prioritising greater co-operation in terms of safety in metro areas, bringing the police service into the situation through co-operation agreements, may bear fruit.
Anti-corruption measures targeting traffic police, not just SAPS, are vital to improve safety in SA’s major cities, writes David Bruce for the Institute for Security Studies. This is where police minister Senzo Mchunu's current focus on prioritising greater co-operation in terms of safety in metro areas, bringing the police service into the situation through co-operation agreements, may bear fruit.
Traffic cop corruption tarnishes all policing in South Africa
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Last month the Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration met with representatives from the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) and the Public Service Commission (PSC) to receive updates on efforts to build a capable, ethical, and developmental state through the ongoing professionalisation process. The two entities delivered presentations focusing on the alignment Read more >
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