PIC board suspends CEO

Author: Carol PatonPublished on: July 13, 2026Country: South Africa

Business & Economy

The board of the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has suspended CEO Patrick Dlamini and chief investment officer August van Heerden amid an escalating leadership dispute. The decision comes as internal tensions have been shaking the institution's management.

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