AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY: More members of executive implicated in Department of Social Development fallout

Rebecca Davis· Jun 3, 2026 · 10:53 PM UTC ·7 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 49 views

#government #accountability #social development #Imzamo Buthelezi #Ganief Hendricks #Sisisi Tolashe #Cyril Ramaphosa #Sindisiwe Chikunga #Peter Netshipale #Daily Maverick

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Recent reports have implicated more officials in the Department of Social Development's irregular appointment scandal. Public Service Minister Mzamo Buthelezi and Deputy Minister Ganief Hendricks are now under scrutiny alongside former minister Sisisi Tolashe. The investigations reveal potential collusion and misconduct in the appointment processes within the department.

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▪Two independent reports have raised questions about the conduct of Public Service Minister Mzamo Buthelezi and Deputy Minister Ganief Hendricks.
▪The reports focus on the irregular appointment of Lesedi Mabiletja as chief of staff and the contract of former director-general Peter Netshipale.
▪Former minister Sisisi Tolashe was removed from her position by President Cyril Ramaphosa in May 2026.

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AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY More members of executive implicated in Department of Social Development fallout Two independent reports discussed by Parliament’s Social Development committee on Wednesday allege possible culpability relating to irregular appointments on the part of Public Service Minister Imzamo Buthelezi and Deputy Social Development Minister Ganief Hendricks in addition to axed minister Sisisi Tolashe. By Rebecca Davis 3 Jun 2026 Illustrative image | DPSA Minister Mzamo Buthelezi. (Photo: Deaan Vivier / Gallo Images / Beeld) | Sisisi Tolashe. (Photo: Brenton Geach / Gallo Images) | Deputy Social Development Minister Ganief Hendricks.

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