South Africa

South Africa’s Public Servants Association Criticizes Turmoil at State Information Technology Agency

today23 February, 2024

Background

The Public Servants Association of South Africa condemns the recent upheaval at the State Information Technology Agency. Expressing concerns about governance issues impacting the agency’s stability, the PSA highlights the High Court in Pretoria’s ruling that the removal of the previous board was unlawful. Claude Naiker of the association raises alarms about unprocedural appointments following sudden resignations and suspensions of key personnel. Naiker urges Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Mondli Gungubele to comply with the court order, reinstate the previous board, and address governance concerns.

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen