The Presidency has completed a disciplinary process against Presidency Spokesperson Ms Khusela Diko for her failure to disclose her interests in certain companies as required by public service regulations on the disclosure of financial interests.

Following the disciplinary process, Ms Diko has been served with a written warning for this offence.

The action taken by the Presidency management was in compliance with a recommendation by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) that Ms Diko be disciplined for her failure to disclose certain interests. This recommendation arose from an SIU investigation into government’s procurement of COVID-19 personal protective equipment.

Ms Diko, who is currently on maternity leave, will not return to the position of Spokesperson to the President but to a different position in the public service.

Mr Tyrone Seale will continue as acting Spokesperson to the President.

Issued by Minister in The Presidency Mr Mondli Gungubele

Source: The Presidency Republic of South Africa