The board allegedly sent a letter to each of the three PetroSA executives, stating that the forced leave related to their handling of key initiatives, including Project Ikhwezi; a failed bid to take over Engen, and a disastrous investment in Equatorial Guinea.
According to a report in the Business Day on Thursday, 28 May, PetroSA spokeswoman Zama Luthuli said the board was "engaging with the three with a view to them being placed on leave, pending an investigation into their performance and company-related matters".
