Transnet National Ports Authority chief executive Pepi Silinga has reached a settlement agreement with the parastatal and vacated his post.
Silinga was placed on precautionary suspension in 2024. He had two more years in his contract.
A statement from TNPA on Tuesday said his exit was effective as of July 16.
Advocate Phyllis Difeto will continue to act in the role until a permanent head is found.
“Transnet will soon begin the search for a successor to ensure a seamless transition and consistent implementation of TNPA’s strategic projects,” it said.
Silinga was appointed chief executive of TNPA in 2023.
He was placed on precautionary suspension after allegations of the wrongful awarding of a R300m tender.
He had taken a voluntary leave of absence just three months before in January.
He said at the time that it was to allow the investigation to proceed without the perception of interference.
After Silinga was contacted for comment, a statement was issued saying that both parties had agreed to resolve the dispute without any admission of guilt or liability.
“This followed a settlement in the private arbitration proceedings between themselves in respect of allegations of misconduct against Silinga and a protected disclosure dispute which was instituted by Silinga against Transnet.
“Both parties decided to settle the disputes between them without either party admitting any liability or wrongdoing.
“The disciplinary charges against Silinga did not involve fraud, corruption or dishonesty,” the statement read.
Before joining TNPA, Silinga had been at the helm of the Coega Development Corporation for 22 years.
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Pepi Silinga exits TNPA after settlement agreement
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Transnet National Ports Authority chief executive Pepi Silinga has reached a settlement agreement with the parastatal and vacated his post.
Silinga was placed on precautionary suspension in 2024. He had two more years in his contract.
A statement from TNPA on Tuesday said his exit was effective as of July 16.
Advocate Phyllis Difeto will continue to act in the role until a permanent head is found.
“Transnet will soon begin the search for a successor to ensure a seamless transition and consistent implementation of TNPA’s strategic projects,” it said.
Silinga was appointed chief executive of TNPA in 2023.
He was placed on precautionary suspension after allegations of the wrongful awarding of a R300m tender.
He had taken a voluntary leave of absence just three months before in January.
He said at the time that it was to allow the investigation to proceed without the perception of interference.
After Silinga was contacted for comment, a statement was issued saying that both parties had agreed to resolve the dispute without any admission of guilt or liability.
“This followed a settlement in the private arbitration proceedings between themselves in respect of allegations of misconduct against Silinga and a protected disclosure dispute which was instituted by Silinga against Transnet.
“Both parties decided to settle the disputes between them without either party admitting any liability or wrongdoing.
“The disciplinary charges against Silinga did not involve fraud, corruption or dishonesty,” the statement read.
Before joining TNPA, Silinga had been at the helm of the Coega Development Corporation for 22 years.
The Herald