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Suspension

Special leave or velvet-glove suspension? A trend in the public sector
Thought Leader
/ 16 July 2025

Special leave or velvet-glove suspension? A trend in the public sector

Without a clear definition in law, the concept of ‘special leave’ can be misconstrued and used as a way to suspend employees

By Andile Mphale
Mandla Msibi’s suspension sparks outrage among Mpumalanga ANC members
Politics
/ 31 July 2024

Mandla Msibi’s suspension sparks outrage among Mpumalanga ANC members

Tension has risen in the province, with some party members alleging political manoeuvring is behind the suspension of the former treasurer

By Mandisa Nyathi
Mpofu moves to stall Mkhwebane’s impeachment inquiry
Politics
/ 13 September 2022

Mpofu moves to stall Mkhwebane’s impeachment inquiry

In a fractious exchange after he was denied a postponement, Mpofu told the chairman he should “chill” and his “day will come”

By Emsie Ferreira
Defiant Ntutu vows to fight back against ANC suspension
Politics
/ 24 February 2022

Defiant Ntutu vows to fight back against ANC suspension

The suspended Amathole regional secretary has nowhere to go after he was suspended after the reinstatement of corruption charges, but vows to continue his fight

By Lizeka Tandwa
ANC suspends more than Ace
Opinion
/ 14 May 2021

ANC suspends more than Ace

The governing party suspends usual procedure as weekend chaos escalates, and we suspend our disbelief about vaccine access

By Paddy Harper
Aced: ANC secretary general suspended from the party for the duration of his corruption trial
Politics
/ 5 May 2021

Aced: ANC secretary general suspended from the party for the duration of his corruption trial

Magashule is barred from carrying out his tasks and cannot talk on behalf of the party

By Paddy Harper
Eastern Cape ANC calls for Zuma’s suspension
Politics
/ 2 February 2021

Eastern Cape ANC calls for Zuma’s suspension

The Eastern Cape is the first of the party’s provincial executives to come out against Zuma’s defiance of the Zondo Commission, and is calling for his suspension

By Lizeka Tandwa
Niehaus has 48 hours to state why he should not be axed
Politics
/ 19 January 2021

Niehaus has 48 hours to state why he should not be axed

The MKMVA spokesperson has been asked to give reasons why he should not be fired from his position at Luthuli House after attacking Jesse Duarte last week

By Paddy Harper
SSA adviser calls suspension ‘purely malicious’
Article
/ 27 May 2019

SSA adviser calls suspension ‘purely malicious’

Bob Mhlanga, an adviser to the state security minister adviser questions why Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba suspended him, calling the move ‘malicious’

By Aaisha Dadi Patel
Fedusa puts Dennis George on precautionary suspension over AYO deal
Article
/ 28 February 2019

Fedusa puts Dennis George on precautionary suspension over AYO deal

George had been placed on special leave on February 6

By Agency
TUT suspends academic activities, students at both Soshanguve campuses
Article
/ 10 September 2018

TUT suspends academic activities, students at both Soshanguve campuses

The university says all academic activities had been suspended until further notice and several students have received suspension notices

By Gemma Ritchie
Transnet board to consider reasons why CEO shouldn’t be suspended
Article
/ 22 August 2018

Transnet board to consider reasons why CEO shouldn’t be suspended

The state freight and ports company served its chief executive Siyabonga Gama and two other executives with suspension notices last week

By Tehillah Nieselow
Sanco KZN rejects suspension of secretary
Article
/ 20 August 2018

Sanco KZN rejects suspension of secretary

Sanco’s provincial leadership has rejected the suspension of its secretary, Richard Mkhungo, by its national leadership

By Paddy Harper
Mashaba suspends Joburg Health MMC for declaring friendship with Israel
Article
/ 12 June 2018

Mashaba suspends Joburg Health MMC for declaring friendship with Israel

Phalatse made the declaration on Sunday at a Friends of Israel event held in the city

By Tshidi Madia
Tshwane ANC calls on Public Protector to release findings on city’s chief of staff
Article
/ 17 May 2018

Tshwane ANC calls on Public Protector to release findings on city’s chief of staff

Marietha Aucamp was placed on special leave after it was reported that she had been appointed to the position without the required qualifications

By Jan Bornman
Suspended crime intelligence head Richard Mdluli ‘relieved of duties’
Article
/ 18 January 2018

Suspended crime intelligence head Richard Mdluli ‘relieved of duties’

Mdluli has been on suspension since 2011 with full pay while on trial for intimidation, kidnapping, assault and murder in 1998

By Staff Reporter
DA’s reason to suspend me is unwarranted— De Lille
Article
/ 18 December 2017

DA’s reason to suspend me is unwarranted— De Lille

​Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille says the Democratic Alliance (DA) does not have sufficient reason to remove her

By Caryn Dolley
3 top City of Cape Town officials face suspension over corruption allegations
Article
/ 21 November 2017

3 top City of Cape Town officials face suspension over corruption allegations

​Three senior City of Cape Town officials have seven days to provide reasons why they should not be placed on "precautionary suspension"

By Staff Reporter
Just who manages DGs is disputed
Article
/ 20 October 2017

Just who manages DGs is disputed

Mkuseli Apelni has challenged his ex-minister’s decision to suspend him, saying it’s Zuma’s job

By Phillip De Wet
Nathi Nhleko: It is in the interest of DPCI to fire Dramat
Article
/ 30 January 2015

Nathi Nhleko: It is in the interest of DPCI to fire Dramat

With the ANC and the EFF behind him the police minister continues to motion for Anwa Dramat’s removal on grounds of misconduct.

By Thulani Gqirana
That’s racist! Nhleko defends move to suspend Hawks boss Dramat
Article
/ 29 January 2015

That’s racist! Nhleko defends move to suspend Hawks boss Dramat

Police Minister Nathi Nhleko has insisted he was right in suspending Hawks boss Anwa Dramat – and any objection to his decision is racist.

By Thulani Gqirana
Dramat suspension found unlawful
Article
/ 23 January 2015

Dramat suspension found unlawful

The decision by Police Minister Nathi Nhleko to suspend the national head of the Hawks Anwa Dramat has been deemed illegal.

By Sapa
Taxman Ivan Pillay battles Sars for his job
Article
/ 23 January 2015

Taxman Ivan Pillay battles Sars for his job

The Sars deputy commissioner, who has been suspended for allegedly setting up a “rogue unit” within the tax office, has taken his case to the CCMA.

By Chantelle Benjamin 1
HSF: Police minister still has no place suspending Dramat
Article
/ 15 January 2015

HSF: Police minister still has no place suspending Dramat

Despite Police Minister Nathi Nhleko’s reasons the Helen Suzman Foundation insist it is unconstitutional for him to suspend the head of the Hawks.

By Chantelle Benjamin 1
Court postpones Dramat’s suspension case
Article
/ 15 January 2015

Court postpones Dramat’s suspension case

After an urgent application to overturn Dramat’s suspension, the court postponed the hearing to allow the state time to respond.

By Chantelle Benjamin 1
Suspension notice for Gauteng Hawks head withdrawn
Article
/ 14 January 2015

Suspension notice for Gauteng Hawks head withdrawn

The Hawks have withdrawn the suspension notice for its Gauteng head, Major-General Shadrack Sibiya, with no reasons provided.

By Chantelle Benjamin 1
Hawks continue to dive into a web of conspiracies
Article
/ 6 January 2015

Hawks continue to dive into a web of conspiracies

The exact circumstances behind the suspension of the head of the priority crimes unit, Anwa Dramat, and other officials are still painfully unclear.

By Sarah Evans
Nene: Sars still a model public institution
Article
/ 21 December 2014

Nene: Sars still a model public institution

Minister of Finance Nhlanhla Nene says that he, alongside Sars Commissioner Tom Moyane, will make sure that the fiscal institution redeems itself.

By Sapaxxxx
Sars deputy commissioner’s suspension ‘unlawful’
Article
/ 17 December 2014

Sars deputy commissioner’s suspension ‘unlawful’

Suspended deputy commissioner Ivan Pillay takes legal action against Sars on the grounds that proper procedures had not been followed.

By Staff Reporter
EFF MPs suspended for disrupting Parliament
Article
/ 28 November 2014

EFF MPs suspended for disrupting Parliament

EFF MPs have been suspended from Parliament without pay for disrupting proceedings when they shouted "pay back the money" at the president.

By Sapa
Mabe: I am not a double agent and I did not steal ANCYL funds
Article
/ 10 May 2012

Mabe: I am not a double agent and I did not steal ANCYL funds

The ANC Youth League’s treasurer general, Pule Mabe responded to questions from the Mail & Guardian after his suspension this week.

By Michelle Pietersen
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Article
/ 18 November 2010

Fifa executive members suspended by World Cup probe

Fifa suspends two members of its executive committee for one to three years by its probe into alleged mis-dealings in the 2018 and 2022 bidding

By Staff Reporter
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