Controversial SABC employee Hlaudi Motsoeneng says that he will reapply to be COO of the public broadcaster when the opportunity arises – and in the meantime he will serve in his previous role as group executive of corporate affairs.<\/p>\n
He made the announcement at a press briefing held on Tuesday, where he said he was respecting the ruling made by the courts.<\/p>\n
However, he stressed that the court’s ruling saying he should be removed as COO was referring to the process of his appointment, not himself, personally. “They didn’t have a problem with Hlaudi,” he said, “The media always looks past this.”<\/p>\n
He also said that the real issue was “serious allegations” from the Public Protector.<\/p>\n
Motsoeneng said that he would reapply for the position of COO – “It is a given that I will apply. And I am qualified,” he said.<\/p>\n
He also took the opportunity to sing his own praises, crediting himself with single-handedly saving the broadcaster from disaster.<\/p>\n
“I want to applaud those people who recognise this wonderful person called Hlaudi Motsoeneng,” he said. “I will perform miracles in any position.”<\/p>\n
“As an individual I accept the court ruling. I accept that SABC should follow proper process and I am going to apply. I believe were I am I do miracles.”<\/p>\n
In November 2015, the Western Cape High Court found Motsoeneng\u2019s appointment was irrational and unlawful and set it aside. The DA brought the application.<\/p>\n
The DA got a court order forcing the SABC to hold a disciplinary hearing against him, but he was cleared of the charges in December 2015.<\/p>\n
On May 23 this year, Judge Dennis Davis dismissed his application for leave to appeal. Motsoeneng then approached the SCA, which also dismissed the case.<\/p>\n
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