Ndabeni-Abrahams halts SABC job cuts over lack of staff consultation
Communications minister says the state-owned broadcaster did not comply with law
26 August 2020 - 20:43
Communications minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams says she has told the SABC to stop its planned retrenchments, arguing that the ailing public broadcaster had not followed due process.
Echoing the concerns raised by trade unions, Ndabeni-Abrahams said in responses to questions in parliament that after meeting all stakeholders, including the leadership of trade unions at the SABC, it was evident the broadcaster had not adequately consulted all those affected by the proposed retrenchments as required by the Labour Relations Act...
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