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SABC CEO Madoda Mxakwe has accused sacked editor in chief and head of news Phathiwe Magopeni of having deliberately lied about him in her grievance against him.
Breakfast host Refilwe Moloto chats to Sanef chairman Sibusiso Ngalwa.
The SABC fired its head of news with immediate effect last week, citing a breakdown in the trust relationship between Magopeni and the company.
In the last week irregular steps taken to victimise the SABC head of News, Phathiswa Magopeni, have multiplied with the CEO, Madoda Mxakwe acting beyond his powers, and dismissing Magopeni because of a breakdown of trust. This happens while multiple claims of irregularity against the CEO and board chair have not been addressed. Removing Magopeni may well be aimed at impeding her raising evidence in any hearing. Since last week, SABC attempts to victimise Head of News Phathiswa Magopeni (https://www.polity.org.za/article/danger-signals-as-sabc-victimises-head-of-news-division-phathiswa-magopeni...
It seemed to have gone away. But is political interference now back at the SABC? New boss Phathiswa Magopeni's firing has caused concern.