Four SABC management executives suspended

According to SABC spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago, the interim board would like to stress that the suspension of the four senior executives does not in any way imply that any conclusions have been reached on whether or not there has been any wrong doing by any of the executives or other staff members. Interim board chair Irene Charnley has stated that the interim board is committed to ensuring that due process in relation to the disciplinary processes is followed.

“It is important that the integrity of the process is upheld and that the matters are handled fairly in order to protect both the Corporation's interests and those of the individuals involved,” said Charnley. “The process will therefore be adjudicated by independent and external parties.”

Kganyago has also stated that is an internal matter, and the “SABC does not wish to comment further on this at this stage in due deference to all parties concerned and to ensure that the reputations of all role players are preserved. The members who have been suspended are still members of the SABC staff and as such any queries on this matter should be directed to the SABC. At the appropriate time, the SABC will make further announcements in this regard.”