The National Research Foundation scores an own goal for South Africa
Date
2010-04
Authors
Cherry, Micheal I.
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Publisher
AOSIS OpenJournals
Abstract
The recent re-instatement of Phil Charles, Director of the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO), after a hearing cleared him of
any misdemeanour, has raised grave reservations about the leadership of the National Research Foundation (NRF) (see letter on page 8 of
this issue). Charles had been suspended from his post in January – ostensibly for having leaked confidential NRF documents – but the NRF
has refused to reveal the precise nature of its charges, despite Charles having requested the foundation to do so.
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The original publication is available at http://www.sajs.co.za/
Keywords
National Research Foundation, Leadership, Phil Charles
Citation
Cherry, M.I. 2010. The National Research Foundation scores an own goal for South Africa. South African Journal of Science, 106(3/4), iv, doi:10.4102/sajs.v106i3/4.215