PODCAST: NEW BROADCASTING AMENDMENT BILL
Press Statement: SOS Welcomes Western Cape High Court Judgment Setting Aside Motsoeneng Appointment as Irrational and Unlawful
Nov 30, 2015Response to Competition Tribunal Judgment on Multichoice Africa – SABC Merger
Feb 12, 2016A bill approved by cabinet in the aims of stabilising the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has been met with resistance. The Broadcasting Amendment Bill removes the role of Members of Parliament (MPs) in appointing non-executive board members at the SABC.
The bill will consequently give Communications Minister Faith Muthambi the power to recommend board members to the board for appointment.
SOS national Coordinator Sekoetlane Phamodi unpacks the truth about the bill for Power FM’s Tim Modise.
