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Fin24 reports that Nompumelelo (Mpumi) Mpofu has been appointed as new CEO of the Airports Company SA (Acsa) with effect from 1 February 2020. Source: Latest News
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Eskom to get ‘chief turnaround officer’, in addition to new CEO, its chief restructuring officer and an operational head
City Press reports that struggling state-owned power utility Eskom will soon benefit from yet another boss – this time, a “chief turnaround officer”. Source: Latest News
Suspended former head of police’s technology management services in court for corruption
TimesLIVE reports that suspended senior policewoman Lt-Gen Adeline Shezi appeared in the Pretoria specialised commercial crimes court on 17 December on charges of fraud and corruption. Source: Latest News
Ten security officers at OR Tambo airport fired and arrested for stealing
Sowetan reports that ten security officers have been fired after being found in possession of stolen items, including alcohol and juices, at OR Tambo International Airport. Source: Latest News
Northam in five year wage agreement with Amcu
Reuters reports that platinum producer Northam Platinum said on Friday that its Booysendal operations had reached a five-year wage settlement with the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu). Source: Latest News
Public Investment Corporation seeks outside help to improve staff morale
BL Premium reports that the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) is looking for someone to help boost morale and improve its relationship with employees. Source: Latest News
Shortlisting process for appointment of Free State magistrates set aside because whites excluded
ANA reports that the Bloemfontein High Court has set aside the shortlisting proceedings of the Magistrates Commission for vacancies in the Free State and therefore the appointments of magistrates already made by the Minister of Justice. Source: Latest News
After driver shot dead, SAPS tells Uber, Bolt drivers to request police escort when entering Nyanga
News24 reports that the SA Police service (SAPS) in the Western Cape SAPS has told e-hailing taxi services to contact local police for escorts when called out to Nyanga in Cape Town. Source: Latest News
Cabinet wants De Ruyter to take over at Eskom sooner than 15 January
ANA reports that the final Cabinet meeting of 2019 mandated Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan to negotiate with Andre de Ruyter to take up his duties as the new Eskom CEO earlier than the set date. Source: Latest News
Former public protector COO’s court challenge of her axing dismissed
BusinessLive reports that the Pretoria High Court has dismissed former public protector COO Basani Baloyi’s urgent challenge to her firing, which she argued was driven by ulterior and politically motivated purposes. Source: Latest News