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SANEF clears Sefara, but he will not return as chair

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The South African National Editors Forum (SANEF) has cleared former chairperson Makhudu Sefara of wrongdoing following an independent inquiry into his links to a National Lotteries Commission grant. Despite the outcome, SANEF says Sefara will not return to the organisation's top leadership position. The inquiry followed his decision to step aside in April after he was named in a Special Investigating Unit statement. SANEF Treasurer-General Sbu Ngalwa explains why the organisation reached its decision.
6 Jul 2PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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