Sabc Board

At a portfolio committee meeting on Tuesday, developing a sustainable funding model for the SABC was top of the agenda

Earlier in April Maroleng was found guilty on three charges, which included gross negligence

The committee drafted a shortlist of 24 candidates last week, from an initial pool of over 300

Board chair Bongumusa Makhathini told Scopa the state broadcaster needs a R3-billion government guarantee to avoid looming collapse in March

The interviews were initially scheduled for October 30 but have now been moved to November 6

City Press reported that President Zuma and Minister Ayanda Dlodlo were allegedly planning to make their own appointments for certain key positions.

City Press newspaper alleges Zuma and Communications Minister Ayanda Dlodlo had been accused of deliberately delaying the appointment of SABC board.

Chairperson of the SABC interim board Khanyisile Kweyama made the announcement while updating the portfolio committee on communications on Tuesday

Earlier, Aguma’s lawyer applied to have the disciplinary hearing set aside.

Motsoeneng faced charges of bringing the SABC into disrepute and causing irreparable damage to the broadcaster.

MPs also discussed recommendations around the "shareholder" of the SABC, which is currently Minister Muthambi.

The inquiry into the affairs of the SABC resumed on Tuesday.

The committee conducting the inquiry into the fitness of the SABC board to hold office will continue with proceedings despite Maguvhe’s planned appeal

The Democratic Alliance will go to court to oppose the interdict against members of Parliament’s ad hoc committee looking into the SABC board

In a brief media statement, the presidency acknowledged the resignation of the third member of the current board.