Hlaudi Motsoeneng loses bid to regain his job at the SABC
The CCMA dismisses the controversial former SABC COO’s attempt to challenge his dismissal
Former SABC COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng has lost his bid to regain his job at the public broadcaster. The Commission for Conciliation‚ Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) on Thursday dismissed Motsoeneng’s bid to challenge his dismissal. He was sacked by the public broadcaster in June 2017 after he was found guilty of bringing the SABC into disrepute during controversial media conference which he had called. During the media briefing, Motsoeneng defended his 90% local music content quota‚ criticised a parliamentary ad hoc committee probe which looked into the mess at the SABC‚ and insulted an interim board member at the time. Motsoeneng’s controversial policies, particularly the 90% local music quota, are said to have contributed to the financial mess at the SABC. "The SABC welcomes the CCMA’s decision which ruled in favour of the SABC, in the case brought forward by Mr Hlaudi Motsoeneng against the organisation, regarding his dismissal," SABC spokesperson Neo Momodu said on Thursday evening...
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