AGSA noted at the time that it had been unable to complete its investigations into all matters raised by Parliament and recommended additional areas for investigation. In his first statement as chairperson on 14 January 2010, Dr Ngubane announced that the incoming board would implement these recommendations.
The SIU will review SABC policies, procedures and systems and will seek to establish compliance with the PFMA and corporate governance protocols. The initial process of investigation will focus mainly on the following areas of SABC business:
Upon completion of its work, the SIU team will submit its report to the SABC board, which will report to Parliament.
"We welcome the move by the Board to reinforce our own internal review of the recommendations of the AGSA by providing us with specialised personnel that will assist us in the process of ensuring that the integrity of the SABC is restored, as we embark on a journey to turn around the organisation," said SABC Group CEO Solly Mokoetle.