Johannesburg - The board of South African Airways (SAA) has, in light of the findings of an investigation and legal advice, resolved to convene a formal disciplinary inquiry to consider complaints against its CEO Monwabisi Kalawe, spokesperson Tlali Tlali said on Friday.
Kalawe, is currently on suspension.
He was suspended pending the finalisation of an investigation in respect of serious allegations of misconduct. This investigation, conducted externally by Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs Forensics, was overseen by a subcommittee of the board, selected as having had no previous connections with either the company or Kalawe, and which was endorsed by Kalawe.
An independent external chairperson, Adv. Nazeer Cassim SC, a senior member of the Johannesburg Bar, will head the disciplinary inquiry. Both parties will be legally represented during the disciplinary inquiry.