Twelve government departments were operating without  permanent heads of department as at the end of February, director-general (DG) of the department of public service and administration (DPSA) Yoliswa Makhasi said on Wednesday — something that is likely to compromise service delivery.

She said the longest period of vacancy was the 69 months it has taken to appoint the head of the Government Printing Works. ..

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