LETTER | Failed SOEs should pass the batons to other service providers

It does not make sense to not have solutions but continue to exist

25 July 2022 - 11:01
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The writer asks why those receiving big salaries at state-owned entities are not able to come up with solutions to problems. Stock photo.
The writer asks why those receiving big salaries at state-owned entities are not able to come up with solutions to problems. Stock photo.
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I have been asking myself (since I didn’t have any platform to raise my concerns about this) how it is that among the boards of directors and executive committee members of the recognised state-owned enterprises (SOEs) there are ongoing problems in organisations that have no solutions.

Are these people not employed and paid big cheques to make sure entities run smoothly? It does not make sense to not have a solution but for them continue to exist with no progress.

If SOEs fail to deliver on their promises, they should pass the batons to competitors. Finish and klaar!

Sindile Tobayo

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