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OUTA goes to court to increase SABC claim against Hlaudi
OUTA has applied to the high court to intervene in the SABC’s case against Hlaudi Motsoeneng, by arguing that SABC should be claiming more money from Motsoeneng. OUTA filed papers this week in the Johannesburg High Court, asking to be granted amicus curiae (friend of the court) status in the [...]..Read More
Stop the appointment of another problem leader at SABC
Mukoko’s CV includes a period as CEO of the Land Bank and he was accused by the media (Mail & Guardian) of siphoning substantial amounts of funds from the Land Bank; he denied this at the time. He also allegedly has a conflict of interest due to family connections with [...]..Read More
Motsoeneng & Tebele must pay SABC 8 costs, not just SABC
“OUTA welcomes this decision. However, the embattled public broadcaster should not have to cough up money to pay for the actions of rogue elements who operated the SABC with tyranny while in power,” says Dominique Msibi, OUTA’s Portfolio Manager for Social Services and Special Projects. “We urge the SABC to [...]..Read More
Stop Political Meddling in SABC Board Appointments
“We’re concerned that President Zuma is deliberately delaying the appointment of the new board for political reasons, leaving an unacceptable gap in governance at the SABC,” says Dominique Msibi, OUTA Portfolio Director for Special Projects. The Portfolio Committee on Communications recommended 12 candidates to Parliament after going through a list [...]..Read More
OUTA: YES FOR SABC 12
“We’re cautiously optimistic about the new SABC Board appointments,” says Dominique Msibi, OUTA’s Portfolio Director for Special Projects. “We’re also very pleased to see the number people from the interim board included in the proposed new board. The interim board was very effective and achieved commendable results through tough decisions [...]..Read More