Gordhan backs Shaik's DBSA appointment

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Saw this headline on News24 so I clicked to read the article.........

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http://www.da.org.za/newsroom.htm?action=view-news-item&id=10647

Tim Harris, Shadow Minister of Finance
7 May 2012

The Development Bank of South Africa (DBSA) has a responsibility to ensure that whoever is appointed to head its International Division is properly qualified and able to manage the bank’s offshore investments.


In this regard, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan needs to assure the South African public that an appropriate candidate will be employed. This position should not be filled by a candidate “deployed” because of his political connections.


Minister Gordhan should also answer the allegations in yesterday’s Sunday Times that taxpayer’s money is being used to send Mr Mo Shaik to Harvard Business School (HBS) to “prepare him” for the post.
It is doubtful whether an executive leadership-training course at Harvard would be sufficient preparation for the head of the DBSA’s international division if the candidate did not have a background in banking or financial management.


Furthermore, the R100 000 estimated by the Sunday Times as the cost of the course could just be the tip of the iceberg. “Comprehensive Leadership Programmes” at Harvard costs from $41 000 to $68 000 (R320 000 to R530 000). That is even before other costs like travel and accommodation have been included.


I will be submitting the following Parliamentary Questions to the Minister of Finance:

Is, or was, Mr Shaik a candidate for the post as head of the international division of the DBSA - either through being headhunted or applying?
What is the justification for the apparent funding of an executive leadership-training course at Harvard for Mr Shaik?
What is the exact cost to the South African taxpayer of Mr Shaik’s trip and studies in the USA?
What other benefits are included in Mr Shaik’s “separation package” from the State Security Agency?
Whether public expenditure on a training course for a departing official is acceptable under the Public Finance Management Act?

The DBSA is an institution with a critical role to play in the development of our country and continent. It is important that key positions are held by people with the proper qualifications and competencies to drive the agenda of the bank.

Media speculation earlier this month suggested that President Jacob Zuma might be attempting to move Mo Shaik to that position. We agree with the Chairman of the DBSA, Mr Jabu Moleketi, that every South African, including Mr Shaik, has the right to apply for the position.


We do, however, want to be assured that appropriate processes are followed, and that candidates are not simply "deployed".
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Why does Mo get special treatment? Well, apart from the fact that he shares a name with Zuma's favourite Simpsons character, it's because he is a US informant - http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/Wikileaks-exposes-SA-spy-boss-20110123

The guy is a failed optometrist, and has learned some computer sciency things. And did an incredibly short programme at Harvard, which was more than likely an induction course in how they want him to run the company. He is in no way qualified for this. Not in qualifications nor expertise/experience...
 
DJ... said:
http://www.da.org.za/newsroom.htm?action=view-news-item&id=10647



Why does Mo get special treatment? Well, apart from the fact that he shares a name with Zuma's favourite Simpsons character, it's because he is a US informant - http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/Wikileaks-exposes-SA-spy-boss-20110123

The guy is a failed optometrist, and has learned some computer sciency things. And did an incredibly short programme at Harvard, which was more than likely an induction course in how they want him to run the company. He is in no way qualified for this. Not in qualifications nor expertise/experience...
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Isn't it the Development Bank of Southern Africa? I know SA probably supply the bulk of its like the US does the UN, Worldbank, etc and can dictate. So what I'm getting at is that the DA would be a bit misguided appealing to Pravin?
 
R13... said:
Isn't it the Development Bank of Southern Africa? I know SA probably supply the bulk of its like the US does the UN, Worldbank, etc and can dictate. So what I'm getting at is that the DA would be a bit misguided appealing to Pravin?
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You're gonna have to clarify here, 'cos I'm not sure what you're asking me. Maybe a slight grammatical mistake somewhere there or a lack of context but together those sentences are not making sense. Did you celebrate women's day a little too much last night? :D
 
DJ... said:
You're gonna have to clarify here, 'cos I'm not sure what you're asking me. Maybe a slight grammatical mistake somewhere there or a lack of context but together those sentences are not making sense. Did you celebrate women's day a little too much last night? :D
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I am saying it is the development bank of southern africa, so why the appeal to Pravin. Why don't they appeal to SADC? I'm not asking you, I'm wondering out-typed:p
 
R13... said:
I am saying it is the development bank of southern africa, so why the appeal to Pravin. Why don't they appeal to SADC? I'm not asking you, I'm wondering out-typed:p
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Because the DBSA is owned by the SA government. Entirely...
 
Heaven help us if this dude goes from Security to the DBSA.

When will the idiots learn that not everyone can hold just any position ?? You can't just move people around and think they will fit in anywhere.
 
Gordhan also backs E-tolls. :rolleyes:

A cushy job to an unsavory and questionable character to keep the Shaik family quiet.

Cadres rubbing there hands together everywhere I expect.
 
Mo's got all the dirt on all the right people to keep himself in cushy jobs for the rest of his feeble existence...
 
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