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TimesLIVE reports that the Passenger Rail Agency of SA (Prasa) has fired its CEO, Zolani Matthews, for the third time, just a few days after he returned to his job following a Labour Court ruling in his favour.
Board chair Nosizwe Nokwe-Macamo said Matthews’ termination was in line with his contract and in the interest of Prasa and all rail passengers. Matthews was fired by Prasa in 2021 for holding dual citizenship, which the entity at the time said was a material breach that he did not disclose. The dual SA/UK citizenship prevented him from obtaining a security clearance. In April 2022, retired judge Robert Nugent ruled that Matthews should be reinstated with back pay as the dual citizenship was not a problem. But before Matthews could return to his office, Prasa fired him again – this time for “non-performance”. Now the board has fired him once again and said he would be paid out for the remainder of his contract. The board explained that it had intended to reach an amicable agreement with Matthews, but attempts to do so had failed, leaving it with no choice but to terminate his contract. Last month, Matthews demanded more than R14m in remuneration and benefits for the period that he was unlawfully dismissed. In April last year, Prasa permanently confirmed Hishaam Emeran as CEO. It said it was confident in the management team led by Emeran
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard at TimesLIVE
- Read too, Prasa axes Zolani Matthews - again - with immediate effect, at Fin24 (registration required)
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