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Ex radio station employee investigated for fraud LIZEKA TANDWA AN employee at a local radio station has been dismissed and allegations of fraud to the tune of nearly R1 million are being investigated against the former staff member. Kingfisher FM have confirmed that the woman, who was an administrative clerk, pleaded guilty in a disciplinary hearing to misusing company funds which led to her dismissal. Since the former staff member has not been charged by the Police yet, she cannot be named. This comes amidst rumours of staff being demotivated due to not receiving their salaries on time and concerns over the financial state of the station. Kingfisher FM General Manager, Alan Ahlfeldt, said, “With the first irrefutable evidence of misconduct, allegations were presented to the individual and she was suspended on full pay. At the disciplinary hearing, the individual acknowledged guilt. She was summarily dismissed in accordance with labour legislation. As a result of the evidence, a charge was laid against the individual with the SAP,” said Ahlfeldt According to a reliable source who wished to remain anonymous, the accused was solely in charge of the company’s business accounts. Police spokesperson, Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg, said they could confirm that a charge of fraud had been laid by Kingfisher FM against one of their employees. “The case is currently being investigated by our Fraud and Financial Crimes Unit. So far there have not been any arrests,” said Janse van Rensburg. According to the source, the suspect is a wellknown representative of the Kingfisher FM brand and allegedly misappropriated almost R1 million from the station. Ahlfeldt said they were currently in the process of appointing a national auditing firm to conduct a thorough forensic audit in order to ascertain the extent of their financial situation. According to the source, as a result of the fraud there have been management and financial
problems with employees’ salaries not always being paid on time. “There was a managerial change a year ago and workers were hoping that this would change the financial situation but operations are still not 100% and people still receive their remunera-
Celebs take on Spar River Mile
The Spar River Mile, Africa’s oldest open water swimming event, takes place this weekend at Sundays River. One of the highlights is the Celeb Swim that will take place on Sunday morning. Seen here are some of the local celebs who will be taking part. At the back are EP Kings’ Shane Gates, Jaco Grobler, David Bulbring and Die Burger Boardwalk Mr PE, Andre Fourie as well as Kevin Luiters also from the EP Kings. In front are Madlakazi Skefile (NMB Tourism CEO) and Mzanzi Africa’s AltaMari GrebeSwanepoel. Read more on p18. PHOTO: WERNER HILLS
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trative burden. “We are all naturally saddened by the situation. Kingfisher FM has experienced real growth over the last twelve months and the situation, although regrettable is not debilitating to the continued impetus of the growth,” said Ahlfeldt.
tion at times very late. The morale of employees is low and people will naturally be demotivated,” said the source. Ahlfeldt, however, said the situation had no effect on programming or operations of Kingfisher FM other than an additional adminis-
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