decision2023E000155
Linda Gxasheka fails to enforce vetting against Mkhwanazi's refusal
HOD HR Linda Gxasheka was aware that Commissioner Julius Mkhwanazi refused vetting for himself and his entire command. She directed him in writing that vetting must happen and said she was supporting it — but gave no further follow-up when he continued to resist, and later participated in withdrawing his disciplinary proceedings (E000120). Her passivity allowed the vetting refusal to stand.
11 claims from testimony
"There was no further feedback from Gxasheka"
"I did not zoom down to see that indeed, it is only his department that does not want to be vetted"
"I think I saw that"
"I find it a bit improbable that you should not be aware, as you suggest you are not, that there was such an issue"
"the simple thing that should have been done was for you to direct Commissioner Mkhwanazi and his team to agree to being subjected to the vetting process"
"we did direct in terms of what needs to be done, and we did say that this vetting process must happen"
"I was very clear in supporting that that vetting must happen"
"did you ever become aware that Commissioner Mkhwanazi has refused that he and his people, those who reported to him, should be vetted ?"
"I even wrote to him and said, this vetting , Chief, must happen."
"Yes, when we went to one of the OCMOL meetings, the way he handled himself, I could sense that he is not too passionate to have this thing done ."
"I guided him and said, Chief, please ensure that this vetting takes place ."