Then, on March 27, Plaatje allegedly offered him R28 000.
When Masange was arrested in Pretoria last year, Mtshweni-Tsipane placed him on special leave.
He had not yet returned to work when he ran foul of the law again.
Mtshweni-Tsipane’s spokesperson, Sibongile Mkani-Mpolweni, said:
“Masange’s been served with a notice of intention to suspend in accordance with fair administrative processes, as outlined in the Public Service Act and regulations, the Senior Management Service handbook and other related prescriptions.”
Luphondo and Plaatje are also facing internal disciplinary action for their alleged role in this crime.
National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Sipho Ngwema said the NPA had initiated “relevant labour processes” against Luphondo, meaning he will be charged and hauled before a disciplinary committee.