BusinessLive reports that the Nelson Mandela Foundation has dismissed its outgoing CEO Sello Hatang.

In May, the foundation placed Hatang on special leave and launched an investigation into “serious allegations” against him after receipt of complaints from some staff members relating to his past conduct. “The complaints, which centred on Mr Hatang’s personal conduct at the workplace, were received shortly after Mr Hatang announced on May 2 2003 that he was resigning as CEO,” foundation chair Prof Njabulo Ndebele said on Wednesday. As Hatang was still serving his notice, he was placed on special leave while the complaints were independently investigated. The board concluded that Hatang’s conduct had been unbecoming and was unacceptable for someone in his position and that he should be summarily dismissed. Ndebele said the focus was now on ensuring continuity in the foundation’s activities. “The process of appointing a new CEO will begin soon. Alongside this, the trustees are working closely with the interim management of the foundation to ensure a process of rebuilding staff morale after this extremely difficult episode,” he indicated.

• Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Ernest Mabuza at BusinessLive

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