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[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
DA threatens to report SABC on elections ads, while broadcaster says issue is resolved
Article
/ 30 May 2016

DA threatens to report SABC on elections ads, while broadcaster says issue is resolved

The Democratic Alliance accused the public broadcaster of censorship for delays in airing the party’s election campaign advertisements.

By Staff Reporter
Communications minister welcomes SABC ban on violent protests
Article
/ 30 May 2016

Communications minister welcomes SABC ban on violent protests

Minister Faith Muthambi has welcomed the controversial decision taken by the SABC to ban coverage of violent protests from their channels.

By Staff Reporter
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
Tshwane listeners air their views on local music
Article
/ 18 May 2016

Tshwane listeners air their views on local music

Seven SABC radio listeners from Tshwane tell us what they think about the SABC’s initiative to play 90% local music on its stations.

By Katlego Mkhwanazi
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
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
Faith Muthambi ‘showed us the middle finger’
Article
/ 3 December 2015

Faith Muthambi ‘showed us the middle finger’

Senior ANC members say the party is furious with the communications minister’s SABC machinations.

By Matuma Letsoalo 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
Muthambi: SABC paid out R42m to departing staff
Article
/ 17 September 2015

Muthambi: SABC paid out R42m to departing staff

The SABC has paid out more than R40-million in early termination packages over the past seven years.

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
Muthambi insists digital migration on track
Article
/ 11 August 2015

Muthambi insists digital migration on track

Communications Minister Faith Muthambi told Parliament that the successful migration away from analogue broadcasting could soon be a reality.

By Thulani Gqirana
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
SABC will only live broadcast DA congress on DSTV
Article
/ 8 May 2015

SABC will only live broadcast DA congress on DSTV

The SABC denies accusations from the DA that it won’t cover the party’s congress this weekend, but says it will only be shown on its DSTV channel.

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
Is SABC’s Eben Jansen becoming Fox News’s Bill O’Reilly?
Article
/ 10 April 2015

Is SABC’s Eben Jansen becoming Fox News’s Bill O’Reilly?

SABC’s Eben Jansen’s "unprofessional" interview with EFF spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has sparked outrage on social media, writes Sthembiso Sithole.

By Sthembiso Sithole
Forbes Africa takes legal action against DJ Sbu over fake cover
Article
/ 24 March 2015

Forbes Africa takes legal action against DJ Sbu over fake cover

Monthly business magazine Forbes Africa is taking legal action against Sibusiso Leope (DJ Sbu) for allegedly fabricating the magazine’s cover.

By Sthembiso Sithole
SABC pulls the plug on Cape Town Jazz Festival
Article
/ 18 March 2015

SABC pulls the plug on Cape Town Jazz Festival

Eight days ahead of “Africa’s Grandest Gathering”, the SABC has announced that it will no longer be the media sponsor of the festival.

By stefanie jason
Have faith, I have the power, says Muthambi on SABC
Article
/ 17 March 2015

Have faith, I have the power, says Muthambi on SABC

Communications Minister Faith Muthambi tried valiantly to educate the communications committee on the state of the public broadcaster.

By Thulani Gqirana
Four held over SABC mugging
Article
/ 13 March 2015

Four held over SABC mugging

Four people have been arrested in connection with the robbery of SABC journalists outside Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg this week.

By Sapaxxxx
M&G left the door wide open for critics
Analysis
/ 12 March 2015

M&G left the door wide open for critics

The newspaper erred in turning a suggestion made at an ANC workshop into a party decision.

By Franz Kruger
SABC’s Vuyo Mvoko and crew mugged on camera
Article
/ 10 March 2015

SABC’s Vuyo Mvoko and crew mugged on camera

The SABC’s Vuyo Mvoko and his crew were robbed of their belongings seconds before they could cross live from Milpark in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

By Staff Reporter
ANC wants SABC to show JZ more love
Article
/ 26 February 2015

ANC wants SABC to show JZ more love

Party spin doctors reportedly want to ‘reclaim’ the public broadcaster to polish the president’s halo.

By Qaanitah Hunter, Mmanaledi Mataboge and Matuma Letsoala
DA accusation of SABC meddling riles Muthambi
Article
/ 21 January 2015

DA accusation of SABC meddling riles Muthambi

Communications Minister Faith Muthambi has hit back at DA spokesperson Gavin Davis after he accused her of meddling in SABC board matters.

By Sapaxxxx
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