Problems in the sabc
Opposition parties, unions call on govt to intervene at SABC
Cope's Dennis Bloem says all involved need to work together to rectify the situation.
Media Monitoring Africa says it's good to see that the public broadcaster has followed through with the recommendations of the commission of inquiry.
The party says Minister Nomvula Mokonyane should take action to prevent the dire situation at the public broadcaster.
The 'City Press' reported that the public broadcaster's unpaid bills at the end of July exceed R100 million with independent TV producers owed about R90 million of that.
Parliament's legal services held a briefing about the recommendations from ad hoc committee which investigated the public broadcaster's board.
The members include Khanyisile Kweyama, John Matisson, Mathatha Tsedu, Febe Potgiether-Gqubule and Krish Naidoo.
Parliament’s inquiry into the SABC’s board says it noted evidence about its financial management, sustainability & funding model.
The inquiry into the South African Broadcasting Corporation board has resumed work on its draft report
Parliament’s probe into the SABC is approaching its final stretch as MPs thrash out what should be contained in its draft report.
The former SABC board chairperson has been unable to back her claims of gross political interference with detailed information.
The SABC’s so-called suspicious transactions with Gupta-owned TNA Media, MultiChoice and other companies, are also under scrutiny.
Vincent Smith says the document was sent to members of the committee so they could consult with their parties.
A leaked working document suggests that MPs are set to take a tough line on witnesses found to have misled the committee.
Outa says it’s not ruled out the possibility of charging the minister for her so-called complicity in the SABC’s issues.
Maguvhe resigned from the SABC board just days after he battled to explain recent controversies at the public broadcaster.
The emergency board will come into effect early next year following news of professor Mbulaheni Maguvhe's resignation on Monday.
Thursday marked the 7th day of the inquiry, which has wrapped up for the holiday season and will pick up in the new year.
Despite being grilled by MPs, Muthambi has repeatedly denied her own responsibility for any of the ills at the public broadcaster.
Former SABC editor Vuyo Mvoko says police have been alerted to death threats made to reporters after testifying at the inquiry.