Ousted SABC chiefs face pensions freeze
Legal proceedings have started for a lien against pension payments to Hlaudi Motsoeneng — who also has to pay back an R11m bonus — and James Aguma
The SABC interim board has commenced legal action to recover money from ousted executives Hlaudi Motsoeneng and James Aguma, Parliament heard on Tuesday. Delivering a progress report to MPs on the recommendations of the ad hoc committee that investigated the crisis at the SABC, interim board chairwoman Khanyisile Kweyama said the broadcaster was looking to withhold pension payments due to Aguma and Motsoeneng. "Proceedings have commenced to exercise a lien over pension payments due to Aguma and Motsoeneng, and arrangements are under way to institute urgent legal action if necessary," Kweyama said. The pensions would be withheld pending the conclusion of any legal processes. The two former executives and other senior managers have been blamed for the enormous losses incurred by the SABC in recent years. Motsoeneng’s 90% local music policy had cost the public broadcaster R212m, according to unaudited figures, Kweyama said.
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