1. (a) The disciplinary processes against the employee commenced from 13 October 2020 and was concluded on 27 September 2023.
(b) Approximately R2.7 million was paid to date and includes the costs related to the disciplinary process, the dispute referred to the General Public Service Sectoral Bargaining Council by the employee and the Labour Court application instituted by the employee.
2. (a) (i) The employee was retired from the public service with effect from 15 October 2023.
(ii) The employee was retired in terms of section 16 of the Public Service Act, 1994.
(b) The retirement of the employee was as a result of a court order.
3. The Department has fully implemented the ruling of the Labour Court, including the employee’s retirement.
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