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title: "Watch – Falsified CV, no charges: The quiet resignation of a 22-year-old ministerial Chief of Staff"
description: "Last year, we exposed the fact that a completely unqualified 22 year old had been appointed as the Chief of Staff to the Minister of Social Development. She’s been suspended on full pay for three months - and has now quietly resigned, apparently without facing any disciplinary charges - despite the fact that the department has claimed that she was appointed because a falsified CV was submitted."
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published: "2026-02-03T18:15:25"
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# Watch – Falsified CV, no charges: The quiet resignation of a 22-year-old ministerial Chief of Staff

> Last year, we exposed the fact that a completely unqualified 22 year old had been appointed as the Chief of Staff to the Minister of Social Development. She’s been suspended on full pay for three months - and has now quietly resigned, apparently without facing any disciplinary charges - despite the fact that the department has claimed that she was appointed because a falsified CV was submitted.

By Rebecca Davis · Published 3 February 2026, 20:15 SAST

## Content

[YouTube video: "YouTube video"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs2wo1cQLys)

Reporting by: Rebecca Davis
Filmed by: Joel Seboa
Edited by: Anda Tolibadi
Produced by: Emilie Gambade & Malibongwe Tyilo
Sub-edited by: Ian Wolstenholme

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