Pilane's abrupt transfer raises eyebrows :: Mmegi Online

Senior Investigative Officer at the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC), Tshepo Pilane, was last Thursday left in shock after receiving a letter requesting him to provide reasons within seven days why he should not be transferred to the Ministry of Higher Education as the Director of the Department of Technical and Vocational Education and Training.

However, before he could respond, Pilane received another letter the very next day, informing him that he had been transferred with immediate effect. The former acting DCEC boss is said to have been handling some high profile corruption cases. A letter written on May 15, 2025 by Permanent Secretary to the President, Emmah Peloetletse to Pilane reads: “This serves to notify you about intention to transfer you from the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) to the Ministry of Higher Education as Director –Department of Technical and Vocational Education Training. The purpose of this notification letter is to afford you an opportunity to consider the transfer and make any representation that you may have regarding the transfer and make any presentation that you may have regarding the matter.”

Furthermore, Peloetletse said in the event she does not hear from Pilane within seven days of receipt of the letter, then it shall be assumed that he does not wish to make any presentations and a final decision will be made.

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