Brand South Africa says its former CEO Kingsley Makhubela's claims of maladministration and abuse of power have been handed over to "relevant investigation authorities". City Press reported that Makhubela had compiled a report which details alleged abuses of power. Brand South Africa says its former CEO Kingsley Makhubela's claims of maladministration and abuse of power will be investigated, and has urged anyone with credible evidence of wrongdoing to come forward. Brand SA is a state-owned brand and image management agency established in 2002, which manages the reputation of South Africa in a bid to increase tourism and investment. According to City Press, Makhubela questioned why a R45 million contract for reputational management of South Africa internationally was awarded to a UK-based agency.

Source: News 24 August 11, 2020 09:12 UTC