A High Court has ruled that broadcasting boss Hlaudi Motsoeneng’s appointment to the SABC is unlawful.
Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane excitely shared the verdict‚ tweeting: “Hlaudi is unemployed @sabc‚ new D.C. must be instituted“.
This was confirmed by the Right to Know movement‚ which tweeted “WC High Court rules Hlaudi’s appointment unlawful & irrational‚ should not hold any position at SABC“.
>https://twitter.com/r2kcampaign/status/808253272653987840Calling the ruling a victory for the rule of law and constitutionalism‚ Maimane also shared that Motsoeneng must pay the legal fees in his personal capacity.
>https://twitter.com/MmusiMaimane/status/808254239214632960The DA had brought the application to have his appointment declared invalid in October‚ arguing that Motsoeneng “is unfit to hold any executive position at the SABC”.
This followed the dismissal of his appeals against court rulings that upheld the findings of a Public Protector’s report that found his appointment as chief operating officer was irregular.
Motsoeneng was‚ subsequent to that ruling‚ appointed to head up corporate affairs.
The high court ruling came as Parliamant’s ad hoc committee continues with its inquiry into issues at the SABC and the board’s fitness to hold office.
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Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane excitely shared the verdict‚ tweeting: “Hlaudi is unemployed @sabc‚ new D.C. must be instituted“.
This was confirmed by the Right to Know movement‚ which tweeted “WC High Court rules Hlaudi’s appointment unlawful & irrational‚ should not hold any position at SABC“.
Calling the ruling a victory for the rule of law and constitutionalism‚ Maimane also shared that Motsoeneng must pay the legal fees in his personal capacity.
The DA had brought the application to have his appointment declared invalid in October‚ arguing that Motsoeneng “is unfit to hold any executive position at the SABC”.
This followed the dismissal of his appeals against court rulings that upheld the findings of a Public Protector’s report that found his appointment as chief operating officer was irregular.
Motsoeneng was‚ subsequent to that ruling‚ appointed to head up corporate affairs.
The high court ruling came as Parliamant’s ad hoc committee continues with its inquiry into issues at the SABC and the board’s fitness to hold office.
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