The appointment of Hlaudi Motsoeneng as the new executive of corporate affairs at the SABC was the "last straw that broke the camel's back"‚ the African National Congress in Parliament said on Wednesday. The ANC is now calling for a Parliamentary inquiry into the broadcaster's board.ANC chief whip Jackson Mthembu‚ calling for the inquiry‚ told a news conference that the latest "shenanigans" coming after a Supreme Court of Appeal judgment were unlawful and disrespectful of the rule of law.“The appointment of previous COO to another senior post is the last straw that broke the camel’s back. The board must rescind it‚” Mthembu was quoted as saying on the ANC parliament Twitter account.“The ANC will recommend to Parliament to have an inquiry on the fitness of the current SABC board.”Democratic Alliance MP Phumzile van Damme called a similar inquiry last month. However‚ the communications committee resolved to call the board to appear before them first before taking the decision on wheth...
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