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Pilane digs heels in

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 | 90 Views |

Head of Intelligence at the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC), Tshepo Pilane, has written an explosive submission against the intention to transfer him to the Ministry of Higher Education. In a no blows barred letter to the Permanent Secretary to the President (PSP) Emmah Peloetletse, Pilane said as his transferor the PSP is conflicted as she is his criminal suspect.

"It cannot be justifiable under any condition for a suspect to transfer an investigation officer," Pilane wrote on May 22, 2025, saying it amounts to brazen conflict and breach of ethics.

"I accordingly humbly ask that you reconsider your stance in lieu therefore I will have no choice but to subject your decision to judicial review."

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