The Civil Aviation
Authority (CAA) Board of Directors took a decision to place its CEO, Mr Trevor Abrahams, on an
indefinite compulsory leave of absence with immediate effect.
This action is taken
to allow a forensic audit to investigate allegations of misconduct and
impropriety against Mr Abrahams that have been brought to the attention of the
Board. The CAA Board emphasized that it
is not passing judgment or fuelling accusations but merely paving the way for a
speedy and fair investigation into the allegations.
"We will endeavour to bring about a
speedy end to the investigations so as to put the allegations to bed once and
for all. The CAA is committed to the highest form of
integrity and given the position involved and the seriousness of the
allegations, wish to follow a transparent and just process in getting to the
bottom of the allegations. An
independent investigation into the allegations will be launched and we, the
Board, will support its outcome" said Zukile Nomvete, Acting Chairperson of the CAA Board.
Capt. Sakhile Nyoni of the CAA has been appointed Acting
CEO.
ISSUED BY:
The Civil Aviation
Authority Board of Non Executive Directors