A disciplinary enquiry has been convened for suspended SAA CEO Monwabisi Kalawe.

The CEO was suspended last year, pending the finalisation of an investigation in respect of serious allegations of misconduct.

The SAA board said in a statement: “In as far as this is an internal matter, it is not appropriate to divulge the details of the allegations against Mr Kalawe at this stage, suffice to say that the allegations relate to serious misconduct relating, inter alia, to non-compliance with various critical policies and procedures as well as legislation, including the Public Finance Management Act, SAA’s Supply Chain Management Policy, the Job Evaluation Policy, Recruitment and Selection Policy and the Delegation of Authority Policy, gross misrepresentation (to the Minister of Public Enterprises) and failure to act at all times in the best interests of SAA. 

“These remain allegations and whether Mr Kalawe’s is in fact guilty and what penalty may be imposed, if any, will be determined by the chairperson of the hearing after considering all the evidence presented by the parties.

Kalawe will remain on suspension until the disciplinary process has been finalised. “Both parties will be legally represented during the disciplinary enquiry. The disciplinary enquiry process will commence in due course on the dates to be determined by the external chairperson in conjunction with the parties’ representatives,” the board said.