Ntuli orders probe into director general GBV claims
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has ordered an investigation into allegations of gender-based violence that led to the resignation of his director general.
Nonhlanhla Mkhize, who left the Office of the Premier earlier this month, says she was verbally attacked and physically intimidated by a male colleague.
In a statement released after her resignation, she says the incident happened after she refused to sign documents that weren't correctly verified.
Ntuli says he was informed of the incident after Mkhize had resigned.
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His spokesperson, Lindelani Mbatha, says while both Mkhize and the Youth Director have since left their positions, an internal investigation is still being conducted.
"The Office of the Premier is of the view that, should its internal investigation be deemed insufficient or unsatisfactory, the Premier fully acknowledges the rights of both the former director general and the former director to refer the matter to any appropriate authorities, including the South African Police Service, as the allegations of gender-based violence are of a serious nature.
"Both parties are also encouraged to cooperate fully with the internal investigation to ensure the matter is thoroughly and fairly addressed."
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