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PSP calls DCEC investigator’s abrupt transfer mistake

Friday, May 23, 2025 | 910 Views |

Permanent Secretary to the President (PSP), Emmah Peloetletse, says the rushed transfer of Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) head of intelligence, Tshepo Pilane was a mistake.

As a result, she highly apologised for it. In a newly issued letter seen by Mmegi and addressed to Pilane, Peloentletse said the mistake is highly regrettable as she withdrew the letter of May 15, 2025 through which she transferred Pilane from the DCEC to the Ministry of Higher Education.

“Reference is made to my letter Ref: P768 615 800 I (15) dated May 15, 2025 through which I transferred you from the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime to the Ministry of Higher Education as Director, Department of Technical and Vocational Education Training with immediate effect.

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