SABC may have new board this week, says Dlodlo
It has been suggested that President Jacob Zuma wants to gain control of the SABC by delaying the announcement of a new board
The SABC board is likely to be approved this week and permanent executives will be appointed before the end of January, Communications Minister Ayanda Dlodlo told Parliament on Tuesday Dlodlo, who was leading a delegation from the SABC to discuss the broadcaster’s latest annual report, faced tough questions from MPs on the crisis at the public broadcaster and the delays in appointing the board and executive directors. The minister appeared to criticise the interim board for recommending "underqualified" candidates for the permanent senior executive positions of CEO, chief financial officer and chief operating officer. It has been suggested that President Jacob Zuma wants to gain control of the SABC by delaying the announcement of a new board, so that he and Dlodlo can place their preferred candidates in executive positions.
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