POLITICAL WEEK AHEAD: More SABC disclosures to emerge as hearings resume
Also possible this week is some clarity from the South African Security Agency on its missed deadlines for social grants, writes Linda Ensor
More revelations about the inner workings of the national broadcaster can be expected this week when the parliamentary inquiry resumes its work. Also dominating the news will be reaction to and analysis of President Jacob Zuma’s January statement on the state of the ANC, which he delivered on Sunday. On Tuesday, Transport Minister Dipuo Peters will release the official road accidents and fatality statistics for the festive season. Also possible this week — although no date has been set — are details on the report by the South African Security Agency to the Constitutional Court on why it failed to meet the timeframes set by the court in preparing to take over the payment of social grants. On Friday, former SABC chairs Zandile Ellen Tshabalala and Ben Ngubane are set to appear before the ad hoc committee appointed by the National Assembly to look into the fitness of SABC board members to hold office, along with the financial management of the organisation and its adherence to policie...
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