HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION CONFIRMS SUSPENSION OF ITS DIRECTOR

The Human Rights Commission has confirmed the suspension of its Director Sindiso Sichone following disciplinary charges against her.

According to a statement issued by the Commission Board of Commissioners, the decision to suspend Mrs. Sichone, was unanimously resolved during their statutory meeting held on 8th November 2023 in order to facilitate an independent disciplinary process against her.

The commissioners however say in the interest of confidentiality relating to the employer-employee relationship and common decorum, the commission will not delve into the details for the disciplinary action against Mrs. Sichone.

Further, the Commissioners have refuted allegations suggesting that there was an external influence in their unanimous decision to institute independent disciplinary measures against the director.

They say the disciplinary hearing was conducted in an independent, professional, impartial and non-discriminatory manner in accordance with the well-established tenet of the Commission.