Former Roads Agency Limpopo chief financial officer Lesibana Fosu is suing the agency for unlawful dismissal, demanding R13 million.
Fosu, who is a chartered accountant by profession, was appointed by the agency on a fixed contract from 23 February, 2017 to 31 August, 2018. The contract was later extended by eight months until 30 April, 2019.A Pretoria legal firm, Maponya Kgabo Attorneys, which represents Fosu, said before the contract lapsed, RAL offered her a five-year fixed contract, which she accepted.
The contract, according to the law firm, commenced on 1 March, 2018 and was expected to expire on 28 February, 2023. “The client took leave from 23 February, 2018 and returned on 12 March, 2018. When she returned, she was informed that her fiveyear contract was no longer effective, but lapsed. She was told to work for two months and leave on 30 April 2018.”According to the lawyers, Fosu said she was “dealing with serious financial irregularities and mismanagement of funds” at RAL, which she was by law expected to report to the auditor-general.