GFIS officials placed on precautionary suspension

The City has placed senior officials from Group Forensic and Investigation Services (GFIS) department on precautionary suspension pending an investigation into allegations levelled against the officials.

Allegations of serious misconduct have been levelled against the officials that include but not limited to circumventing council processes and thereby preventing council from exercising oversight in accord with applicable with laws and regulations.

Some of the allegations have resulted in financial prejudice while the City has been hard at work devising strategies to reduce unauthorized, irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure (UIFW).

Furthermore, in light of the recent efforts put by the City in stabilizing its finances, these acts of maladministration cannot be tolerated, especially within a department that is mandated to fight maladministration, fraud and corruption with the City of Johannesburg.

The City has decided to place the officials on precautionary suspension because of the seriousness of the allegations and to allow due process to unfold without any hindrance.

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Issued by Group Forensic and Investigation Services Department

City of Johannesburg

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01/03/2023