The SABC has failed democracy. Everyone with authority has failed the journalists at the SABC.
In the spirit of salvaging some inspiration from 2016, let us muse upon the significance of motivational quotes from the holy text of Facebook.
The communications minister says she had no influence on many of the happenings that have plagued the public broadcaster.
The committee will be chaired by a person ordered by the court, based on names submitted by the Democratic Alliance, public protector and SABC.
In August 2015, the SSA was accused of conducting a ‘secret operation’ at the SABC’s Durban offices.
The court called the appointment of Hlaudi Motsoeneng as the SABC’s group executive of corporate affairs unlawful and irrational.
The inquiry into the affairs of the SABC resumed on Tuesday.
Ronnie Lubisi testified that Muthambi, at her first meeting with the board, urged them to appoint Motsoeneng permanently.
The ANC chief whip blasted the broadcaster’s chairperson for the ‘utter disrespect he continues to demonstrate against Parliament’.
Hlaudi Motsoeneng’s position has no standing until the public protector’s report on him is suspended or overturned, the Western Cape High Court heard.
The ANC’s chief whip is suing the SABC’s group executive of corporate affairs and has also demanded an apology.
The parliamentary ad hoc committee tasked with investigating the SABC will begin its work on November 29.
"While the journalists are concerned about their safety, they remain resolute and determined to persist with the case," said their lawyer.
In a brief media statement, the presidency acknowledged the resignation of the third member of the current board.
The chairperson of Parliament’s portfolio committee on communications, Humphrey Maxegwana, says the committee sought legal advice on Tuesday.
The journalists want the National Assembly to institute an inquiry into the various issues plaguing the SABC, including their dismissals.
The party’s James Selfe described Motsoeneng as a ‘threat to South African democracy’ and ‘a modern-day Joseph Goebbels’.
The former COO was acquitted of charges after disciplinary proceedings took place between October and December 2015.
Motsoeneng told staffers at a meeting that ‘bad’ radio programmes and those that do not bring in revenue would be canned as part of his new strategy,
The SABC’s acting general manager for human resources and the chairperson are still very happy with controversial Hlaudi Motsoeneng.
The broadcaster’s former COO says his future at the organisation is in the hands of his employer and that he wants to focus on his new position.
Maguvhe and Motsoeneng said they would not resign despite consensus from the portfolio committee on communications that the entire board should.
The Economic Freedom Fighters MP slammed the board’s ‘lousy’ presentation in Parliament, saying the time for games is over.
The SABC board on Wednesday said that none of the allegations made against its former chief operating officer are sustainable.
The SABC board will face a grilling in Parliament on Wednesday over the reappointment of former COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng.
Hundreds of DA members gathered outside the SABC offices in Auckland Park to demand Hlaudi Motsoeneng’s removal.
ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe says lifestyle audits might also be on the cards for government officials and public servants.
The SABC is looking for a new group chief executive and one of their responsibilities will be overseeing Motsoeneng.
Does the SABC prioritise profit or purpose?
Thanks to a poor election showing by the ANC, a high level of not caring may no longer be enough.
The SABC on Thursday released its results for the 2015/16 financial year in which it posted a R411-million net loss.
The appointment of Hlaudi Motsoeneng is "without a doubt the last straw that breaks the camel’s back," says the party’s chief whip Jackson Mthembu.