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Minister Dean Macpherson notes resignation of Deputy Director-General following allegations | SA News

The Minister of Public Works & Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, notes that the Deputy Director-General (DDG) responsible for Real Estate Management Services has tendered her resignation after being asked to respond to a number of allegations and facing possible suspension. The DDG, alongside the Chief Director, was sent multiple letters, and the Chief Director responded to all of them; and therefore, a decision was made not to place them on suspension. However, the DDG responded to all except the last one and instead chose to resign.

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