Cadre deployment to parastatal boards is acceptable: Minister

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Cadre deployment to parastatal boards is acceptable if the individuals concerned are skilled for the position, Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba said on Wednesday.

"I wouldn't apologise for deploying a cadre into a board, providing the cadre has the relevant and requisite experience and expertise to deliver on the mandate," he said at a Cape Town Press Club breakfast.

"At the end of the day, Gill Marcus is a cadre. She has the requisite skills to run...read more here: Cadre deployment to parastatal boards is acceptable: Minister