On Tuesday, the Public Service Commission expressed concern at the latest spate of departures and suspensions of directors-general and heads of departments, warning the trend has a "destabilising effect on government". The South African Social Security Agency CEO, Thokozani Magwaza, left his job on Monday amid speculation about tension with Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini. On the same day, it emerged that Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane had given her director-general, Dan Mashitisho, a notice of intention to suspend him. Last week, Agriculture director-general Mike Mlengana was suspended due to "governance-related issues" — about a year after he was appointed to great applause.
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