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The Citizen reports that former SA Institute of Professional Accountants (Saipa) CEO Shahied Daniels has claimed that the Saipa board contravened the body’s constitution when it dismissed him and has vowed to challenge his removal.
Saipa is regarded as one of the foremost accounting institutes in SA, serving thousands of members. In an open letter entitled ‘Truth vs False and Misleading Narratives’, Daniels said his legal team “has been fully apprised of the situation and is reviewing the entire matter. Both the disciplinary process and the dismissal itself, will be challenged.” Additionally, Daniels wrote that since his suspension, “several Saipa staff members, have confidentially contacted me to express concerns about the toxic work environment – intimidation, bullying and heavy handedness under the acting CEO and COE. Three staff members filed grievances with the chairperson of the board, but to date none of these grievances have received a response. Three senior staff members have resigned, citing harassment and mistreatment, as well citing an impact on their mental health as the primary reasons for their departure.” Commenting on the Daniels dismissal, Saipa chairperson Prem Govender said Daniels had faced six charges of misconduct. Govender indicated: “The process took careful consideration of the rights of Daniels, his responses to the charges as well as the board’s commitment to good and clean governance, transparency and accountability.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Brian Sokutu at The Citizen
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