SCHAR Meeting Minutes

Date: 22 May 2025

Time: 14:47

Attendance:

Mrs Rikhotso

Mr Motapina

Miss Tivane

1. Discussion on Written Warning Issued to Miss Tivane

Miss Tivane raised a concern regarding the written warning issued to her by Mrs Rikhotso for not submitting the statistical data as requested by Mr Motapina, which was due from 12 May 2025. She stated that she was unaware of the request and only received the task from Mr Motapina at 15:25 on Wednesday, 21 May 2025.

Miss Tsakani questioned Miss Tivane on why she did not raise the issue during the meeting on that day. Miss Tivane responded that she was not allowed to speak during the meeting, as Mr Motapina instructed her to remain silent.

Mrs Tsakani then asked Mr Motapina why he prevented Miss Tivane from speaking and why he stated that she was responsible for compiling the statistics. Mr Motapina responded that he assumed Miss Tivane was responsible as she had done it previously.

Mrs Tsakani further questioned why Mr Motapina failed to distribute the statistics request in time, especially since she had made the initial request on 12 May and followed up again on 21 May. She also asked him to provide the  policy to clarify responsibilities. Mr Motapina was unable to present the requested policy.

Mrs Tsakani concluded that the failure to communicate the assignment properly and in a timely manner was Mr Motapina’s fault. She noted that Miss Dube and Mr Malete were also likely unaware of their responsibility to complete the statistics.

After reviewing the correct statistics template with the team, Mrs Tsakani explained to Miss Tivane how to use the updated version.

Mrs Tsakani concluded the discussion by stating that a written warning would be issued to Mr Motapina for failing to submit the statistics on time.

No further questions were raised.

Meeting adjourned.