Chief of State Protocol Bruce Koloane was suspended on Thursday during a probe into how a Gupta family chartered jet was allowed to land at Waterkloof Air Force Base.

"Preliminary investigations have revealed the need to probe the circumstances under which the clearances for the aircraft to land were secured," said international relations and co-operation department spokesman Clayson Monyela.

International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane had placed ambassador...read more here: Suspension in Gupta Waterkloof Air Force Base mess