Eastern Cape Transport Department acts on a probe into an alleged irregular appointment [SOUND]

# The Eastern Cape Transport Department has placed a senior official on precautionary suspension following an investigation into an alleged irregular appointment. The matter involves Phelisile Melane, who was appointed as Deputy Director: Employee Relations. An independent fact-finding investigation examined the recruitment process, qualifications used during the appointment and submissions from those involved. The department’s spokesperson, Unathi Binqose, says Melane will face a disciplinary hearing: