Presidency tells public servants to respect Parliament
The Presidency says public servants and persons serving in state-owned entities are all required to respect Parliament and abide by oversight requirements of Parliament at all times, without any exception.
This comes a day after SABC chairperson, and the only remaining board member of the public broadcaster, Mbulaheni Maguvhe failed to appear before the Ad Hoc Committee probing the fitness of the board to hold office.
Maguvhe's attempt to obtain an interdict into the committee's inquiry failed in the Western Cape High Court.
The Presidency says all public entities and departments are reminded to respect the other arms of the state - the Judiciary and Parliament.
"They are required to cooperate with the two institutions, guided by the Constitution and the law of the land. The management and staff of government departments as well as board members, management and staff of state owned entities and companies are all accountable to Parliament for the functions assigned to their Ministers," says the Presidency.