Gupta-linked public enterprises DG Richard Seleke leaves public service
It is understood there had been talks on whether he should be redeployed or part ways with the government through a settlement deal that would see part of the remainder of his contract paid out
Public enterprises director-general Richard Seleke, who was implicated in the leaked Gupta e-mails, has officially left the public service after reaching a settlement with the presidency. Business Day understands that there had been discussions about whether he should be redeployed or part ways with the government through a settlement agreement that would see part of the remainder of his contract paid out.
According to an internal staff communication sent out on Wednesday and seen by Business Day, public enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan had been informed by the presidency that an agreement had been reached with Seleke to leave the public service. The settlement was in terms of the public service rules that were administered by the department of public service and administration, according to the communication. The deputy director-general for manufacturing enterprises, Kgathatso Tlhakudi, was now acting director general. "Minister Pravin Gordhan wants to express appreciation...
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