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Podcast: First Take SA
Episode: 'Appointment and remuneration of Secretary to Parliament, Xolile George, followed proper procedures'
Description: Parliament's Joint Standing Committee on Financial Management has concluded that the appointment and remuneration of Secretary to Parliament, Xolile George, followed proper procedures. The committee accepted explanations provided by the Presiding Officers, citing an independent benchmarking process and Auditor-General findings that found no irregularities. The committee expressed disappointment at personal attacks against Mr. George and called for fairness in public commentary. Elvis Presslin spoke to Cameron Dugmore, Acting co-chairperson of the Joint Standing Committee on the Financial Management of Parliament...