The DA’s application to have the appointment of SABC chief operating officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng set aside is expected to be heard in the Western Cape High Court on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
In February, Public Protector Thuli Madonsela released a report on Motsoeneng, while he was acting COO.<\/p>\n
She found his salary increased from R1.5 million to R2.4m in one year, that he had purged senior staff, and misrepresented his matric qualifications to the SABC. Madonsela recommended that a new COO be appointed at the SABC within 90 days.<\/p>\n
In July, Communications Minister Faith Muthambi announced Motsoeneng’s permanent appointment. She said he was cleared of all wrongdoing by a legal firm before the decision was made.<\/p>\n
The Democratic Alliance then launched a high court bid to have his appointment set aside. Muthambi and the SABC filed opposing court papers.<\/p>\n
SABC board chairwoman Ellen Tshabalala, in her court papers, reportedly rubbished Madonsela’s report.<\/p>\n
Tshabalala said the broadcaster knew from day one that Motsoeneng did not have matric.<\/p>\n
She said he was not dishonest, had never misled the SABC, and was not responsible for any irregular spending.<\/p>\n
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