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IOL News reports that Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has confirmed that work is under way in respect of the disciplinary proceedings against Director-General Doctor Mashabane.
The suspension of Mashabane and the Deputy Director-General responsible for ICT, Jabu Hlatshwayo, was made public on 26 August. The suspensions came days after the Madlanga Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System revealed it could not commence its work as scheduled on 1 September. The delay was attributed to infrastructure procurement issues faced by the Justice Department that had significant implications for the inquiry’s timeline. This was despite Kubayi’s ministry instructing departmental officials to work closely with the commission to ensure that all administrative and logistical arrangements were in place. Kubayi said at the time of the suspensions that the delays had had an impact on the commission starting its work.
Mashabane was formally suspended on 12 September. Kubayi now stated: “Work is under way for the disciplinary process, of which the outcome will be communicated publicly.” Kalayvani Pillay, deputy director-general responsible for legislative development and legal services, has been appointed to act as the director-general. Deputy Director-General for Court Administration Charles Mohalaba has been appointed to act in the position of Hlatshwayo. As Mashabane’s contract is set to expire in February 2026 with no plans for extension, concerns have been raised regarding the urgency of the disciplinary proceedings, particularly given the limited timeframe.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Mayibongwe Maqhina at IOL News
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