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TimesLIVE reports that eight CEOs of Gauteng health facilities have been charged internally for not complying with or overseeing health and safety measures during the Covid-19 pandemic. Source: Latest News
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SABC refutes CWU’s assertion that it’s 'on the brink of collapse' following job cuts, broadcast interruptions
Fin24 reports that the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has hit back at criticism by the Communication Workers Union (CWU), saying that it was not on the “brink of collapse”. Source: Latest News
SA outperforms on female directors, but with work still to do
Bloomberg reports that SA’s push for female empowerment has led to an outperformance against emerging-market peers when measured by gender diversity in listed company boards. Source: Latest News
SABC charges its economics editor Thandeka Gqubule-Mbeki, who opposed retrenchments, with misconduct
Pretoria News reports that the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has laid three charges against its economics editor, Thandeka Gqubule-Mbeki, for various incidents of alleged misconduct. Source: Latest News
Traffic cops to wear body cameras to thwart bribery
BusinessLive reports that in future, misbehaving SA motorists will be less likely to get away with paying so-called “cold drink” bribes to avoid getting arrested or paying hefty fines. Source: Latest News
Lockdown boosts emigration inquiries
Business Times reports that the number of South Africans of all races inquiring about emigrating to countries such as the US, Portugal and Grenada has soared since the Covid-19 pandemic took hold. Source: Latest News
Former Lesedi municipal official in court over illegal sales of 'vacant' land in Gauteng using forged signature
News24 reports that a former municipal official appeared in court last week for allegedly selling vacant Lesedi Municipality land without permission and using a forged signature. Source: Latest News
City Power appoints former Eskom executive Mongezi Ntsokolo as its new CEO
Engineering News reports that Johannesburg’s City Power has appointed Mongezi Ntsokolo as its new CEO with effect from 1 April. Source: Latest News
Eskom Pension and Provident Fund appoints Shafeeq Abrahams as new CE and principal officer
Engineering News reports that the Eskom Pension and Provident Fund (EPPF) has appointed Shafeeq Abrahams as the new CE and principal officer, replacing Linda Mateza with effect from 1 April. Source: Latest News
Numsa to take legal action over failure in March to pay wages at SAA subsidiaries
BL Premium reports that the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) announced on Monday that it was taking legal action after the failure to pay workers’ salaries at SAA Technical (SAAT) and Air Chefs. Source: Latest News