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SABC axes COO Chris Maroleng

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. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

SABC board hopefuls take the hot seat

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

Broadcaster bodies say claims that a recent skills audit is unrelated to retrenchments are ‘irrational’

We need R3bn to avoid collapse, SABC tells Scopa

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

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SABC board member interviews rescheduled due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’

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

Marlon Witbooi: “You get put in positions where you learn at the gig”.

Concern over Zuma ‘deliberately delaying’ SABC board appointment

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

Parliament’s oversight committee on communications was briefed on Tuesday on progress the SABC has made on its turnaround strategy. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Presidency denies SABC delay tactics report

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

James Aguma with Hlaudi Motsoeneng.

SABC institutes legal proceedings against Motsoeneng, Aguma

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

James Aguma with Hlaudi Motsoeneng.

James Aguma not off the hook yet – SABC board

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

Hlaudi Motsoeneng at an SABC presentation to the communications portfolio committee in Parliament in March 2015.

SABC interim board confirms dismissal of Hlaudi Motsoeneng

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

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MPs inch closer to final recommendations for interim SABC board

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

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WATCH LIVE: Inquiry into #SABC affairs continues

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

Broadcaster bodies say claims that a recent skills audit is unrelated to retrenchments are ‘irrational’
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WATCH LIVE: Ad Hoc Committee on the SABC board inquiry proceedings

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

DA to oppose Maguvhe’s SABC inquiry interdict against parly ad hoc committee

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

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Zuma accepts resignation of third SABC board member

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

M&G sat down with economic development MEC Lebogang Maile. They tackled issues such as the Gauteng economy and the role of agriculture among others.

Inquiry into SABC chair’s qualifications postponed

The parliamentary committee postponed the inquiry to Thursday, after Tshabalala claimed that she was seeing the "revised charges for the first time".

It was reported in July that Tshabalala misrepresented her qualifications on her CV when she applied for a position on the SABC board in 2013.

SABC chair suspension decision left in Zuma’s hands

A parliamentary committee’s decision to suspend SABC chairperson Zandile Tshabalala has been overruled, leaving the decision up to the president.

Agent Provocateur: SABC soapie calls for reality check

Cadre deployment must end so the corporation can fulfil its public mandate.

SABC sued for millions — again

The former acting chief executive of the SABC, Robin Nicholson, has issued a summons against the public broadcaster and is claiming R2.8-million.

Communications Minister Roy Padayachie talks us through his controversial intervention at the SABC in early July and the role of the public broadcaster in this country.

Padayachie, Nicholson and the SABC

Communications Minister Roy Padayachie talks us through his controversial intervention at the SABC in early July and the role of the public broadcaster in this country.

Independence from vested interests is key

The public cannot be blamed for throwing up its hands in dismay as yet another SABC board member resigns.