Discussion | Social Development dismisses head of Communication: Lumka Oliphant скачать в хорошем качестве

Discussion | Social Development dismisses head of Communication: Lumka Oliphant

The Department of Social Development has fired its Head of Communication, Lumka Oliphant, after she was accused of leaking details about Minister Sisisi Tolashe's R3 million New York trip. In a letter dated October 17th, the department's Director-General, Peter Netshipale, confirmed Oliphant's dismissal, citing misconduct and her failure to respond to the charges against her. Oliphant, who had been on precautionary suspension with full pay, has denied the allegations, describing the process as politically motivated and linked to internal tensions within the department particularly between the Minister and former Minister Bathabile Dlamini. Meanwhile, the department remains under the spotlight disciplinary charges are now being brought against the Director General Peter Netshipale related to conduct in the performance of his duties. This afternoon, we speak exclusively to Lumka Oliphant herself to hear her side of the story and what really happened behind the scenes. We also have the spokesperson of the department Sandy Godlwana. We also invited political analyst Professor Sethulego Matebesi to give his view on the turmoil in the department. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.