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Nelson Mandela statue at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
- The Nelson Mandela Foundation is plagued with a series of accusations against top management.
- These include alleged abuses of power, misuse of company-issued credit cards, and improper acquisitions.
- The foundation’s president, Professor Njabulo Ndebele, said the allegations were being investigated.
The Nelson Mandela Foundation (NMF) is investigating allegations of improper acquisitions, misuse of company credit cards and abuse of power against its CEO Seal Hatang and its COO Limpho Monyamane.
According to the Sunday Times Daily, Professor Njabulo Ndebele, president of NMF, confirmed that the Bowman Gilfillan Inc law firm was investigating the allegations against the two, saying that a complaint was being investigated and had not been taken “lightly”. .
The complaint, issued in mid-December, claimed that the foundation paid millions to a “donor”, instead of receiving payment, and paid nearly R150,000 for human resource policy development, which was never completed.
Additionally, Hatang and Monyamane’s official credit cards were allegedly used for personal purchases, such as fast food. Staff members also reported emotional abuse and working under “fear and intimidation in [a] daily, “leading to” various staff members [being] hospitalized for traumatic incidents and toxic relationships at work ”.
On Saturday, eNCA reported that the allegations included victimization of staff, nepotism and a “general climate of fear.”
A leaked internal memo reportedly called for “calm and concentration” among staff, and Ndebele asked that the independent investigation be given a chance.
Hatang declined to comment with the Sunday Times Daily, adding that he will not say anything out of respect for the investigation, while Monyamane reportedly did not respond to requests for comment.
Ndebele reportedly said that MFN was implementing the necessary measures to determine the merits of the complaint and that it would respond accordingly.
According to its website, the NMF was established in 1999 when Nelson Mandela resigned as South African president after serving one term. The foundation aims to promote Mandela’s vision of freedom and equality for all.
Since then, the foundation has issued a statement confirming that the investigation is ongoing.
“Interviews with management, staff and a small number of service providers are currently taking place to ensure that all sides of the story are heard.
“Meanwhile, the foundation requests a fair and responsible approach to the issue by the media and that the process be allowed to run its course.”
He said he would make the result of the investigation public once it is complete.
“In fairness to all parties, the Foundation will not conduct interviews or discuss the matter in public while the investigation is ongoing.”
– Compiled by Riaan Grobler
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