‘Criminal activity within the department’

“In our opinion the ‘meltdown’ [of Daff] is not because of a standoff between officials, but rather attributed to the criminal activity within the department. Strong factions have been formed amongst whistleblowers, those associated with the misconduct and among those who are determined to keep their heads down out of fear of occupational detriment.” — Agriculture, forestry & fisheries minister Senzeni Zokwana, left, in response to Sunday Times queries