SAA acting CEO put on immediate special leave as board conducts internal investigation
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In a statement on Friday, 14 August, the board of South African Airways (SAA) announced a major leadership change, resolving to place the acting group chief executive officer, Matshela Seshibe, on special leave with immediate effect, pending the outcome of an…
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In a statement on Friday, 14 August, the board of South African Airways (SAA) announced a major leadership change, resolving to place the acting group chief executive officer, Matshela Seshibe, on special leave with immediate effect, pending the outcome of an…
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