Outgoing NMF CEO Sello Hatang placed on special leave
The Nelson Mandela Foundation has placed its outgoing CEO Sello Hatang on special leave pending an investigation into complaints against him by staff members.
The foundation's chairperson Professor Njabulo Ndebele says the probe relates to Hatang’s “past conduct”.
Hatang resigned from the foundation at the start of May.
"The Board of Trustees immediately launched an investigation into these complaints, and Mr. Hatang was placed on special leave to facilitate a thorough legal process, which is now underway,” says Ndebele.
"We are, unfortunately, not in a position to provide any further detail at this stage as the process has not been concluded but, once there is finality, you will be informed of the board’s resolution."
"Please be assured that the Foundation is acting firmly in line with the ethos and principles for which we are known and that we will continue to act in the best interests of the organisation, its founder, and all the stakeholders in the work we do."
Professor Verne Harris has been appointed as acting CEO.
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