GOVERNANCE TURMOIL: David Masondo steps down as chair of embattled PIC ‘in the interests of stability’
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GOVERNANCE TURMOIL David Masondo steps down as chair of embattled PIC ‘in the interests of stability’ David Masondo resigns as PIC Chair amid a governance crisis, emphasising the importance of stability for South Africans’ savings and the PIC’s essential economic role. I am pleased to note that the Minister of Finance has recognised that, in performing my duties, I acted with integrity and in good faith. Throughout my tenure, I sought to discharge my fiduciary responsibilities without fear or favour.
- ▪GOVERNANCE TURMOIL David Masondo steps down as chair of embattled PIC ‘in the interests of stability’ David Masondo resigns as PIC Chair amid a governance crisis, emphasising the importance of stability for South Africans’ savings and the P
- ▪I am pleased to note that the Minister of Finance has recognised that, in performing my duties, I acted with integrity and in good faith.
- ▪Throughout my tenure, I sought to discharge my fiduciary responsibilities without fear or favour.
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GOVERNANCE TURMOIL David Masondo steps down as chair of embattled PIC ‘in the interests of stability’ David Masondo resigns as PIC Chair amid a governance crisis, emphasising the importance of stability for South Africans’ savings and the PIC’s essential economic role. By Daily Maverick 24 Jul 2026 David Masondo has stepped down as PIC chair. (Photo: Gallo Images / Die Burger / Jaco Marais) Dive Deeper Speed Read Summary Listen Dive Deeper PIC Chair David Masondo announced in a late statement on Thursday that he has stepped down as chair of the embattled Public Investment Corporation (PIC).Addressing a town hall meeting a week ago, on 16 July, Masondo sought to reassure employees that the entity remained operationally stable amid a governance crisis.Thursday night’s PIC statement from…
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