In a bold and decisive move, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has suspended two senior officials from the Department of Community Safety with immediate effect. Head of Department Nontsikelelo Sisulu and Chief Financial Officer Mduduzi Malope were both placed on suspension as of 5 August 2025.
The dramatic development follows the findings of a forensic investigation conducted by the Provincial Forensic Audit Unit, which uncovered serious concerns within the department. While full details of the report have not yet been disclosed, the suspensions suggest the issues raised are significant enough to warrant urgent executive action.
Premier Lesufi, known for his tough stance on accountability and clean governance, has not minced words in the past about rooting out irregularities in provincial departments. The swift suspension of both the HOD and CFO signals zero tolerance for any potential misconduct or financial mismanagement.
This breaking development has sent shockwaves through Gauteng’s administrative corridors, as the province braces for more revelations in the wake of the forensic audit.
