SELLO Hatang has been dismissed by the Nelson Mandela Foundation on Wednesday.
This follows an investigation launched in May by the foundation on serious allegations levelled against him from some staff members in relation to his ‘past conduct’.
It was not confirmed neither put on record what kind of misconduct he faced.
Hatang was then placed on special leave, having begun serving his three-month notice period.
“The complaints, which centred on Mr Hatang’s personal conduct at the workplace, were received shortly after Mr Hatang announced on May 2 2003 that he was resigning as CEO,” foundation chairperson Prof Njabulo Ndebele said on Wednesday.
“As Mr Hatang was still serving his notice, he was placed on special leave while the complaints were independently investigated,” Ndebele said.
Prof Ndebele said the investigation took careful consideration of the rights of the complainants and Hatang.
“After considering the outcomes of the independent investigation and ensuring that the process had been conducted fairly and without prejudice, the board concluded that Mr Hatang’s conduct had been unbecoming and was unacceptable for someone in his position — and that he should be summarily dismissed,” Ndebele said.
“The process of appointing a new CEO will begin soon. Alongside this, the trustees are working closely with the interim management of the foundation to ensure a process of rebuilding staff morale after this extremely difficult episode.”
Ndebele said the focus now was on ensuring continuity in the foundation’s activities, particularly in the approach to Mandela’s birthday commemorations on July 18.
Image (In tears. Sello Hatang has been dismissed by the foundation for ‘past conduct’)
