President Zuma grants Pansy Tlakula leave of absence

Lusanda Bill
02 July 2014

President Jacob Zuma has granted Independent Electoral Commission Chairperson Pansy Tlakula leave of absence.

This is after Advocate Tlakula asked for the leave following recommendations by the Electoral Court that she be removed from office. 

A report by Public Protector Thuli Mandonsela found that Tlakula had played a role in the irregular procurement of the IEC head office in Centurion. Several political parties approached the court for the chairperson to resign.  Advocate Tlakula said she will appeal the judgement. 

Presidential Spokesperson Mac Maharaj said the president has granted the special leave of absence until a final decision on her fitness to hold office as chairperson of the commission is made.

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