TimesLIVE reports that Nicholas Crisp has been appointed acting director-general of the national health department following Sandile Buthelezi’s suspension.
Buthelezi was asked to go on leave, reportedly after he was questioned about his role in the R150m Digital Vibes scandal. His suspension followed soon after the appointment of a new minister and deputy minister to head the crucial department that is tasked with managing and controlling the Covid-19 pandemic. Crisp confirmed that he would be taking over “for a minimum of 10 days”, and that he had been informed of the decision at on Thursday. Crisp is a deputy director-general in the department, and is responsible for handling the country’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout. Crisp said one of his priorities was to propel the vaccination rollout.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Sipokazi Fokazi at BusinessLive
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