The embattled boss of coalminer Exxaro has written to employees proclaiming her innocence as she faces accusations of abuse of power and instilling a culture of fear. 

In a note to all staff, sent on Monday, Nombasa Tsengwa said the board had conducted an internal investigation after an anonymous whistle-blower complaint into a string of suspensions of executives and senior managers, and found no wrongdoing on her part. “Our board has been proactive in dealing with such matters and found no wrongdoing or breach of the code of conduct in suspending the employees,” she wrote.  ..

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