Phatshwane is new Botash chief

Phatshwane was appointed on acting basis since the controversial departure of high-flying miner Montwedi Mphathi. Mphathi was fired by the Board in 2017.

The latest development ends speculation surrounding the alleged appointment of former Tati Nickel Mining Company MD, Sebetela Sebetela. Earlier this year he dismissed the reports as misleading saying he was engaged elsewhere.Board chairperson, Ian Forbes confirmed to BusinessWeek Wednesday, “yes, correct we have appointed Phatshwane as Botash substantive MD.” Botash has been without a substantive MD since the departure of Mphathi in 2017 after he was forced out of the job under controversial circumstances.