Digital Vibes scandal: Final written warnings for two senior officials
Two senior officials at the Department of Health
have received final written warnings for their involvement in the Digital Vibes
scandal.
Deputy Director-General Dr Anban Pillay and suspended departmental spokesperson Popo Maja have also each been handed a salary level demotion for 12 months.
In addition, Pillay has been suspended for three months without pay.
Health Department spokesperson Foster Mohale says a third employee resigned with immediate effect.
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"The chairperson considered the evidence obtained, his findings and the representations by the parties.
“He also considered the fact that all those charged were first-time offenders, and there was no evidence led that suggest that they benefitted from the transactions.”
