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TimesLIVE reports that workers at Ithala Development Finance Corporation (IDFC), represented by the National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union (Nehawu), have raised multiple red flags about management of the institution under group CEO Pearl Bhengu.
Union members marched to the IDFC offices in Durban on Thursday to express their concerns to board chairperson Mpumzi Pupuma and the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (DEDT&EA). Nehawu said its main concern was around possible financial mismanagement and negligence at the institution, which they claimed had resulted in significant revenue loss and reputational damage. They cited concerns over the institution's performance, neglect of infrastructure and financial oversight. Allegations made by members about Bhengu and management included the failure to provide essential tools of trade to workers who carried out vital functions within the institution and an alleged display of arrogance and dismissiveness in the local labour forum.
Nehawu’s memo of gievances included demands for an independent forensic audit of appointments made under the tenure of the leadership; the immediate suspension of all questionable appointments pending a review; and the establishment of an inclusive recruitment oversight committee to ensure future transparency, fairness and compliance with Ithala's HR policies. Nehawu’s memorandum was received by Boyce Mntambo, director of eThekwini district operations for the DEDT&EA.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Lwazi Hlangu at TimesLIVE
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