Axed Transnet CEO Siyabonga Gama reports for work
The Transnet board told Gama in a letter that his last working day would be Monday, and that he was required to collect his belongings and return the SEO’s items
Axed Transnet CEO Siyabonga Gama reported for work at the state-owned freight and rail company on Monday, his lawyer said. Gama was informed on Sunday that his employment contract with the company was terminated, with six months' notice. The Transnet board told Gama in the letter that his last working day would be Monday October 22, and that he was required to collect his belongings and return the state-owned enterprise's (SOE’s) belongings, which include an iPad, cellphone, laptop and access keys. His lawyer, Nano Matlala of MSMM, said Gama had reported for work on Monday. It is not clear whether Gama was forced to return company property as stated in the letter of termination. His lawyers are in the process of drawing up court papers and will approach the labour court in Johannesburg to fight his dismissal. The Transnet board had not yet responded to requests for comment. On Sunday, Matlala said he had advised Gama to write to the chair of the Transnet board, informing him that th...
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