Favouritism, nepotism allegations rock CDC

Central District Council Chamber in Serowe
Central District Council Chamber in Serowe

SEROWE: A department at the Serowe Administrative Authority has been rocked by allegations of favouritism, nepotism and corruption involving recruitment process.

The claims have triggered a hullabaloo in Serowe at the council’s Fire Department where it is alleged that two senior officers ‘connived’ two months ago to facilitate for a jobseeker, related to one of them to get the job of a leading fireman( II) without declaring their interests. Allegations reaching Mmegi indicate that it all started on March 22, 2021 in Serowe where interviews for the vacant positions of leading fireman (ii) under the Fire Department were conducted.

Amongst others in attendance during the interviews was the head of the fire department, Lindani Maphorisa and his colleague and close confidante Moagi Gareebine. Also in attendance were officers from the administration and human resource departments of the council.

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