Rescuers rake in millions as minister fails to appoint Post Office board

Vacancies for directors were advertised seven months ago

- By Mpho Sibanyoni

The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies has not appointed the South African Post Office (Sapo) board of directors despite having advertised non-executive director roles seven months ago.

In February, the department raised eyebrows when it called for the nomination of board members while the company was still in business rescue, a process which had, according to BusinessTech, cost R207.4-million up to March.

The business rescue practitioners (BRPs) Anoosh Rooplal and Juanito Damons were jointly appointed on July 10 2023, following a high court order.

When approached for comment, Kwena Moloto, the communications and technologies ministry's spokesperson, told Sunday World that the application period for nominations closed on 24 March.