Embattled SABC executive Hlaudi Motsoeneng could go through a fresh disciplinary hearing after a concession by the SABC in court that the initial hearing, which cleared him of wrongdoing, did not fully comply with the principle of legality. The High Court in Cape Town heard a DA application on Thursday to set aside the outcome of the disciplinary inquiry that cleared Motsoeneng, and to have his permanent position as group executive of corporate affairs declared invalid. The party argued Motsoeneng was an "unethical, manipulative fraudster who has destroyed any semblance of good corporate governance at the SABC" and should not hold any influential position. Lawyers representing Communications Minister Faith Muthambi, the SABC and Motsoeneng seemed to agree in court that fresh disciplinary proceedings should be instituted. But they opposed the application to terminate his employment unless former public protector Thuli Madonsela’s report is set aside by the courts. The SABC, which is ...
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