DA Raises Concerns Over Alleged Hiring of Individual with Sexual Harassment Allegations

The DA in Gauteng has voiced its dismay over the alleged hiring of Vernon Naidoo by the provincial Department of Social Development, who reportedly has a history of facing sexual harassment allegations. Naidoo has been employed as a member of the forensic audit team. MEC for Social Development, Mbali Hlophe, has stated that hiring forensic auditors is not under her jurisdiction. Refiloe Nt’sekhe from the DA expressed serious concerns over the situation, suggesting that it may jeopardize the safety and well-being of employees. The alleged hiring decision has sparked controversy and raised questions about the department’s hiring practices.