Dear Editor
The Democratic Alliance welcomes the Finance Minister’s decision to suspend Kedibone Madiehe, the CEO of the Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA), following reports of serious wrongdoing.
We also note the appointment of a DDG from National Treasury as an external CEO to oversee the needed course correction at the GPAA. The work needs to start now and the DA does not see the matter as concluded – far from it. Too many implicated government officials linger for years on suspension while still drawing cushy salaries. The DA is pushing for due process to be followed with urgency and for all implicated officials to be fired.
The DA has today written to the incoming CEO of the GPAA, asking him to disclose what the GPAA plans are to investigate all implicated officials (including Eric Morudu) and to reinstate as well as protect whistleblowers. The party is also demanding that the GPAA disclose what steps it will take to recover squandered funds and whether criminal charges have been laid.
If these answers are not sufficient, the DA will not hesitate to approach the Presidency to issue a proclamation asking the SIU to investigate the GPAA and seize funds where appropriate.
Regards
Dr Mark Burke MP
DA Spokesperson on Finance