Their boss is no stranger to getting a dressing-down. And now it seems like Presidency staff have been given a dressing-down too…over dressing-up. Although it’s not known what led to a sartorial directive being issued - apart from being told that “it’s imperative that we lead by example at all times” – a strict dress code has outlawed “leggings‚ sweat pants‚ shorts or dungarees”‚ Sowetan reported.It apparently emerged during a senior management meeting on April 11‚ during which it was resolved that “all males…shall ensure that they dress in a tie and formal clothing all the time during the period of active employment”.Formal clothing‚ it appears‚ extends from “business suits” – with the important proviso of “matching accessories” – to a “blazer with chino trousers”‚ the paper reported.But ties are optional according to the dress code‚ a Public Service Association official said.While his staff will look the part if they accede to the new directive‚ President Jacob Zuma is still likely to face opposition dressed in red berets‚ overalls and gumboots itching to beat his socks off.Proposed guidelines for acceptable dress in the National Assembly were taken off the table earlier this month following shirty opposition from the Economic Freedom Fighters‚ a party known for wearing its heart on its sleeve.Laying out that members of Parliament are “not kindergarten kids”‚ the EFF’s Mbuyiseni Ndlozi – who is known for making off the cuff remarks - said: “We must trust the intelligence of members who have been duly elected to determine what a befitting dress code in terms of the dignity and decorum of the house should be.”The Democratic Alliance’s Natasha Mazzone similarly refused to be closeted: “The struggle has not been fought if we’re now being told what we have to wear when we come to the people’s assembly.”It is not known if the issue in Parliament will be ironed out...