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Hlaudi Motsoeneng

By speaking out against the SABC’s revised policy, the ANC has reasserted its values – SACP
Article
/ 6 July 2016

By speaking out against the SABC’s revised policy, the ANC has reasserted its values – SACP

The ANC’s National Executive Committee’s sub-committee on communications has distanced itself from the banning of the coverage of violent protests.

By Lizeka Tandwa
Zizi Kodwa is not being truthful with South Africans – Vavi
Article
/ 6 July 2016

Zizi Kodwa is not being truthful with South Africans – Vavi

Zizi Kodwa is diverting attention away from real issues at the SABC, says former Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi.

By Lizeka Tandwa
ANC has change of heart and condemns SABC for censorship
Article
/ 5 July 2016

ANC has change of heart and condemns SABC for censorship

Jackson Mthembu: "I can assure you that at the highest managerial level, we are lacking."

By Reuters and News 24
‘A climate of fear’ under Hlaudi Motsoeneng: SABC staff say all have forsaken them
Article
/ 1 July 2016

‘A climate of fear’ under Hlaudi Motsoeneng: SABC staff say all have forsaken them

In a last-ditch bid to highlight their grievances, broadcast journalists are gambling with their jobs.

By Beauregard Tromp and Phillip De Wet
Hlaudi manifesto gives Jimi Matthews and his SABC comrades no option but to vote #Hlexit
Article
/ 27 June 2016

Hlaudi manifesto gives Jimi Matthews and his SABC comrades no option but to vote #Hlexit

The group’s acting CEO is gone and one of its most popular DJs has just said bye Felicia. But what impact does this have? Ra’eesa Pather investigates.

By Raeesa Pather
SABC acting chief executive Jimi Matthews resigns
Article
/ 27 June 2016

SABC acting chief executive Jimi Matthews resigns

Jimi Matthews has announced via his Twitter page that he can no longer be a part of ‘what is happening at the SABC’.

By News 24
Civil society and the public need to challenge Hlaudi Motsoeneng’s SABC censorship
Article
/ 27 June 2016

Civil society and the public need to challenge Hlaudi Motsoeneng’s SABC censorship

The public broadcaster ought to be just that, but its new policies are infringing on our democracy, writes Glenda Daniels.

By Glenda Daniels
SABC in second bid to appeal ruling that Hlaudi Motsoeneng’s appointment was irrational
Article
/ 23 June 2016

SABC in second bid to appeal ruling that Hlaudi Motsoeneng’s appointment was irrational

The registrar of the Supreme Court of Appeal says the court received an application for leave to appeal Judge Dennis Davis’s ruling.

By Staff Reporter
SABC’s censorship of news recalls the days of apartheid
Analysis
/ 13 June 2016

SABC’s censorship of news recalls the days of apartheid

Controlling what TV viewers may see is not in the best interests of the South African public nor the rest of Southern Africa, argues Bheki Makhubu.

By Staff Reporter
Letters to the editor: June 10 to 16 2016
Article
/ 9 June 2016

Letters to the editor: June 10 to 16 2016

Readers write in about Hlaudi Motsoeneng, Kelvin Kemm, Shaun Abrahams, and Nkosi Johnson.

By Letters
What you hear may not be what you SABC
Article
/ 2 June 2016

What you hear may not be what you SABC

SABC’s new policies restricting protest coverage have harmful effects on the broadcaster and SABC viewers, say civil society organisations.

By Raeesa Pather
[Archives] ‘No one is going to tell us what to do’ and other Hlaudi Motsoeneng-isms
Article
/ 31 May 2016

[Archives] ‘No one is going to tell us what to do’ and other Hlaudi Motsoeneng-isms

Ra’eesa Pather narrows down the policies, regulations and statements from Motsoeneng that have left South Africans seriously side-eyeing the SABC.

By Raeesa Pather
From Fart Hare to la-la land, our public broadcasters clearly know what they’re doing
Article
/ 30 May 2016

From Fart Hare to la-la land, our public broadcasters clearly know what they’re doing

Hansie Smit learns a few lessons watching SABC channels – just not the ones he was expecting.

By Staff Reporter
90% local content: ‘I’m Hlaudi Motsoeneng, baby!’
Article
/ 20 May 2016

90% local content: ‘I’m Hlaudi Motsoeneng, baby!’

The SABC boss has scoffed at the suggestion that any of the stations might refuse to obey his rules.

By Pontsho Pilane
Radio stations march to Motsoeneng’s new tune
Article
/ 17 May 2016

Radio stations march to Motsoeneng’s new tune

Audiences will tune into SABC airwaves that mix it up with different genres of local is lekker music, writes Pontsho Pilane.

By Pontsho Pilane
[Archives] What the Gupta guards saw: VIPs and bags of cash
Article
/ 28 April 2016

[Archives] What the Gupta guards saw: VIPs and bags of cash

They used to provide muscle for the family. Now they’ve opened up about trips to Zuma’s guesthouse, visiting dignitaries and bags of cash.

By Jessica Bezuidenhout
Editorial: Zuma’s end would only be the start
Article
/ 7 April 2016

Editorial: Zuma’s end would only be the start

Has the SABC fired or blacklisted so many commentators for holding anti-Zuma views that Hlaudi Motsoeneng has to step into the breach?

By Editorial
SABC blatantly ignores public protector’s report
Article
/ 17 March 2016

SABC blatantly ignores public protector’s report

Public protector Thuli Madonsela was "taken aback" at the news, and was writing to the SABC "to help it understand the SCA judgment".

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
Concourt will decide fate of the public protector
Article
/ 17 February 2016

Concourt will decide fate of the public protector

All the political shenanigans – particularly Nkandla – have ultimately drawn attention to the value of this office.

By Serjeant At The and Bar Author
Hlaudi Motsoeneng’s farcical disciplinary hearing
Article
/ 19 November 2015

Hlaudi Motsoeneng’s farcical disciplinary hearing

The prosecutor involved in the SABC chief operating officer’s hearing has been controversially dismissed.

By Glynnis Underhill
Cops light up for Hlaudi
Article
/ 12 November 2015

Cops light up for Hlaudi

The SABC head honcho’s legal team were bemused to find a blue-light brigade ushering them to court.

By Glynnis Underhill
Day of reckoning for SABC’s Motsoeneng
Article
/ 29 October 2015

Day of reckoning for SABC’s Motsoeneng

But there’s no sign yet that Communications Minister Faith Muthambi will be asked to explain her role in Hlaudi Motsoeneng’s rise to the top.

By Glynnis Underhill
Faith, Hope and the SABC’s charity
Article
/ 22 October 2015

Faith, Hope and the SABC’s charity

Hlaudi Motsoeneng’s huge salary from the broadcaster is the least of its board’s concerns.

By Glynnis Underhill
Editorial: A fighting chance for SABC
Article
/ 22 October 2015

Editorial: A fighting chance for SABC

The courts are fairly brimming with allegations of irregularities and illegalities from those shouldered aside as Motsoeneng rocketed to the top.

By Editorial
SABC ruling prefigures Nkandla case
Article
/ 17 October 2015

SABC ruling prefigures Nkandla case

The Constitutional Court will have the final say on the public protector’s watchdog powers.

By Serjeant At The and Bar Author
Motsoeneng summoned to SABC disciplinary hearing
Article
/ 14 October 2015

Motsoeneng summoned to SABC disciplinary hearing

The SABC has initiated disciplinary action against chief operating officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng and given him notice to attend a hearing at month end.

By Jenna Etheridge
Supreme court dismisses Hlaudi Motsoeneng appeal
Article
/ 8 October 2015

Supreme court dismisses Hlaudi Motsoeneng appeal

The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed the SABC COO’s bid against suspension and has upheld Thuli Madonsela’s recommendations.

By Ahmed areff
DA: SABC wrong to foot legal bill for ‘liars’ Motsoeneng and Tshabalala
Article
/ 22 September 2015

DA: SABC wrong to foot legal bill for ‘liars’ Motsoeneng and Tshabalala

The DA slammed SABC’s decision to claim insurance towards the legal fees of the pair, whom it said had both lied about their qualifications.

By Emsie Ferreira
Motsoeneng pushes for regulation of journalists
Article
/ 2 September 2015

Motsoeneng pushes for regulation of journalists

SABC chief operations officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng has reiterated his desire to see the media regulated, getting South Africans fired up on Twitter.

By Sthembiso Sithole
Hlaudi Motsoeneng calls for media regulation
Article
/ 18 August 2015

Hlaudi Motsoeneng calls for media regulation

The SABC’s chief operations officer told MPs that journalists should be regulated, saying they lacked objectivity and were "lazy".

By Emsie Ferreira
Frans Matlala appointed as new SABC chief executive
Article
/ 1 July 2015

Frans Matlala appointed as new SABC chief executive

The former consultant to the public broadcaster and keen supporter of Hlaudi Motsoeneng has taken over the reins.

By Staff Reporter
Order to suspend Motsoeneng to be upheld, court rules
Article
/ 23 April 2015

Order to suspend Motsoeneng to be upheld, court rules

The Western Cape High Court has upheld the order that SABC’s Hlaudi Motsoeneng be suspended for 60 days pending the outcome of a disciplinary hearing.

By Paul Herman
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