City Press reports that Netball SA (NSA) CEO Modiegi Komane’s attempt to have a written final warning against her set aside at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) has failed.

She was issued with the final warning last month for “grossly unprofessional conduct” following recommendations from a report by CTL Management Forum. The independent entity, contracted to assist NSA with human resources, found that the working environment at NSA had become toxic since Komane joined the federation in October 2023. The report found her conduct to be unprofessional, that she had created a hostile environment for staff, and that recommendations were ignored. Komane challenged the report and its findings at the CCMA, seeking to have it set aside through mediation. “The CCMA mediation collapsed. She has now escalated her case to arbitration. A date is yet to be determined,” a source indicated.

Komane was appointed as CEO in October 2023 on a one-year contract, which was renewed for a further 12 months last year. The arbitration proceedings are likely to extend beyond Komane’s contract expiry date. According to a council member, Komane is concerned that the board may not offer her a contract extension while she is on a final warning. Her contract is due for renewal in October, but corporate governance principles prevent contract extensions while a final warning remains in place.

• Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Tiitsetso Malepa at City Press (subscription / trial registration required)

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