Khusela Diko, who is currently on maternity leave, will not return as President Cyril Ramaphosa's spokesperson, but to a different position in the public service.

Khusela Diko, who is currently on maternity leave, will not return as President Cyril Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, but to a different position in the public service.

Published on

1 September 2021

This was confirmed by the office of the Presidency last night, following the conclusion of her disciplinary process. She was served with a written warning for her failure to disclose her interests in certain companies as required by public service regulations on the disclosure of financial interests. Her suspension has been reversed.

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Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.