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ACC DEPUTY CAN’T JUST TAKE OVER – HILLARY

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MBABANE – Is it not to be expected that the ACC Deputy Commissioner should take over as commissioner now that Advocate Thanda Mngwengwe has vacated office?
The Deputy Commissioner is  Ndiphethe Mabila.   

 
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Senator Edgar Hillary had to explain after concerned citizens wondered what was special about that Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) as this is what happened in other departments.
Since the expiry of Advocate Mngwengwe’s contract, the ACC has no leader and the position has been advertised in local media.
According to the minister, it was not easy to just make him the acting commissioner as the two positions were occupied by political appointees.
“It’s hard to just shift him as they are political appointees.”


The Prevention of Corruption Act, 2006 states that the commissioner and deputy commissioners are appointed by the King on the advice of the Judicial Service Commission.
Once appointed, the officials hold office for a period not exceeding five years and may be re-appointed for a single term, on such terms and conditions as may be determined.
Meanwhile, it has also been revealed that Advocate Mngwengwe will still get his E1 122 allowance daily from government.
The advocate, with his two assistants, are said to be drawing about E100 080 monthly.


The two officers are referred to as his assistants.
This deal, which paved the way for the establishment of the ACC, was struck by the two governments on December 12, 2004. 
It was signed when the kingdom entered into a cooperation agreement with South Africa.
This was after the need to enhance collaboration in the fields of law enforcement, legislation drafting, personnel training and technical assistance and advancement of human rights was realised.
With this agreement, Advocate Mngwengwe with other prosecutors was recommended to investigate criminal cases that needed expertise.
It is on this basis that the former graft boss will continue to draw money from government as he continues to head the task team. This money afforded the South African advocate, according to the MoU, is government’s responsibility for costs such as travel and accommodation for his secondment to the country.

 

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