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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Black Management Forum Investments (BMFI) has appointed an independent legal counsel to investigate allegations by a former employee against two of its directors – sexual harassment against the one and verbal abuse against the other.<\/p>\n

According to the BMFI, it received a letter of demand containing the allegations in mid-September and immediately took steps to look into the matter.<\/p>\n

The two directors have been placed on “a leave of absence” until the investigation has been concluded and its recommendations finalised, the BFMI said in a statement on Friday.<\/p>\n

The board of the BMFI says it views the allegations in a very serious light, condemns any form of gender-based violence, and is resolute in ensuring justice and fairness of the process.<\/p>\n

The former employee’s attorney has been informed of the steps being taken by the BMFI board.<\/p>\n

The boards of the Black Management Forum (BMF) which owns a 64% stake, and Sanlam, which owns a 30% stake in the BMFI, have also been informed.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Africa<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – South-Africa. Black Management Forum Investments (BMFI) has appointed an independent legal counsel to investigate allegations by a former employee against two of its directors – sexual harassment against the one and verbal abuse against the other. 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