By Akani Nkuna
Only 17 of the 106 recommendations made by the Public Service Commission (PSC) were implemented by Gauteng departments between the 2016/17 and 2023/24 financial years.
PSC chairperson Somadoda Fikeni told the Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration that despite receiving 30 recommendations, Gauteng’s human settlements and infrastructure department took no action.
The commissioner, who regularly meets with top provincial officials, raised concerns over the lack of accountability in addressing grievances and complaints.
As part of a week-long oversight programme in the North West and Gauteng, the committee met Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi and senior provincial government officials, urging them to implement the PSC’s recommendations and take stronger action to recover funds lost due to misconduct.
It said that the new Public Service Commission Act would strengthen the commission’s authority, making it more independent and better equipped to enforce its recommendations.
“This Portfolio Committee on Public Service
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