President has met Public Protector directives on Minister Gordhan
1 July 2019
On 19 June 2019 President Ramaphosa submitted a written response to the Public Protector in answer to a report - released on 24 May 2019 – relating to the "Investigation into Allegations of Maladministration and Impropriety in the Approval of Mr Ivan Pillay's Early Retirement with Full Pension Benefits and Subsequent Retention by the South African Revenue Services".
In his response – which was filed within the period of 30 days set by the Public Protector – President Ramaphosa set out his compliance with the recommendations.
The Public Protector had directed the President to take note of the findings in the report insofar as they relate to Minister Gordhan and to take appropriate disciplinary action against the Minister. No deadline was given by when such “appropriate disciplinary action” should be taken.
The Public Protector had also directed the President to submit, within 30 days, an implementation plan indicating how the President would implement the recommended remedial action.