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For , the imminent threat of and the demands of shareholders to keep profits up are surely enough to keep it busy, without having to deal with court proceedings.

Maybe the former parastal wants to make it clear that it isn`t afraid of the second network operator (SNO), as it fearlessly suspended three of its top, not to mention most experienced executives, for unspecified reasons.

Reports that , executive of sales and marking, Oupa Magashula, human resources and Belinda Williams, investor relations, were sidelined in the recent management reshuffle, probably have other upsides too. Maybe it`s a sign that, even though Telkom is not the oldest member of the private sector, it has sure learnt how things are done.

Rumour has it that the reshuffle has left many people with a bad taste in their mouths, especially after reported inconsistencies in new CEO `s appointment have arisen.

This has put the spotlight even more on Telkom, something, as I said, it cannot afford to be involved in.

Reports that some feathers have been ruffled at state-owned Transnet, after new boss also insisted on planting new tushes on old seats, is a clear sign that when things change, those taking over will make sure they are seen to change.

I don`t know about you, but I`m really starting to get excited about the happenings in executive recruitment in this industry. Watch this space!

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