THE DA has called on the Presidency to release the outcomes of the disciplinary process it instituted against Khusela Diko following reports that she has been reinstated as the President Cyril Ramaphosa’s spokesperson.
The Presidency is yet to confirm reports that Diko has been reinstated to her position following a lengthy leave of absence, and disciplinary hearings against her.
DA’s shadow minister in the presidency Solly Malatsi said on Tuesday that if it was true that Diko has been reinstated it will be an indictment on President Cyril Ramaphosa and his government.
“The Presidency confirmed in January that it had instituted disciplinary proceedings against Diko, following a recommendation by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), after she had failed to disclose her financial interests in light of the Royal Bhaca Covid corruption scandal,” said Malatsi in a statement.
“It sends a clear message that the President is soft on those close
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