Top of class, bottom of vetting: How Joburg picked ‘high risk’ Malotana for HOD job

Author: Alex PatrickPublished on: September 4, 2026Country: South Africa
Politics
Top of class, bottom of vetting: How Joburg picked ‘high risk’ Malotana for HOD job

Johannesburg authorities appointed Lesiba Malotana as the head of department despite concerns over his security vetting. Malotana, who has an impressive academic background, was deemed high risk due to his involvement in controversial matters. This decision raises questions about the selection process and the security criteria applied by the city.

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