Revealing mounting evidence of maladministration in the Independent Development Trust
3 July 2023
After more than a year of engaging with various stakeholders within the Independent Development Trust (IDT), I have written a letter to Minister Sihle Zikalala to bring attention to several allegations of maladministration within the organisation.
One of the main concerns is the potential lack of a formal contract or delegation for Acting CEO Ms Tebogo Malaka since October 2021. If this is indeed the case, it raises serious doubts about the validity of all decisions and actions taken by her in her role as Acting CEO.
Additionally, her substantial salary, amounting to approximately R2.8 million per annum, appears to have been self-determined based on her predecessor's salary, despite her apparent lack of experience in managing a complex organisation.
Ms Malaka's tenure as the Chief Accounting Officer of the IDT has been marred by issues. Under her leadership, the IDT embarked on a process to lease a new office building without following proper procurement procedures or obtaining approval from the Board. This process has since been halted.