Dudu Hlatshwayo tells of how 'low staff morale and lower levels of productivity could be felt throughout the organisation'.
February 26 2019. PIC Board member Gugu Hlatshwayo testifying at the PIC Commission of Enquiry. Picture: Oupa Mokoena/African News Agency
Hlatshwayo told the commission of inquiry chaired by Justice Lex Mpati in Pretoria: “The PIC environment became very fearful, stressful, suspicious, disgruntled and very unproductive. Fearful and stressful, especially when anonymous emails started floating around, and a myriad of allegations being revealed – not only to the board but also to political parties, parliament, and to newspapers. Board meetings were held in evenings until sometimes very late into the night.
Hlatshwayo also testified that “low staff morale and lower levels of productivity could be felt throughout the organisation when James Nogu arrived. Board meetings’ centre of focus was on the allegations and how to deal with them. The board had several special board meetings in quick succession just to deal with the James Nogu allegations.”
“Before the arrival of James Nogu, the PIC was characterised as stable, peaceful, and productive. Stable, in the sense that the PIC had never experienced resignations of board members before their terms came to an end. Peaceful in the sense that board members could debate, argue, and disagree with each other professionally,” said Hlatshwayo.
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