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Suspended Presidential spokesperson, Khusela Diko’s fate hangs in the balance

Suspended Presidential spokesperson, Khusela Diko‘s fate still hangs in the balance.

The Special Investigating Unit says they have not obtained any evidence pointing to Diko’s involvement in awarding of two contracts by the Gauteng Department of Health to Royal Bhaca.

Diko took a special leave of absence in July 2020 when accusations emerged that her husband was unlawfully awarded PPE contracts by the Gauteng Health Department.

Khusela Diko

In a statement released on Sunday, the presidency says it will now be initiating an internal disciplinary process against after a probe by the SIU found that she failed to disclose her financial interests.

Tyrone Seale will continue as the acting spokesperson for the President.

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Source: eNCA

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