I like the term awkward park. It epitomizes what the institution has been in the past(pre-1994), continues to be and perhaps, as some would have it, will remain like it is and even worse for some time.
I wonder what deal was struck with the national party in the negotiations for a "new" South Africa. Other things that are happening, like this appointment including others like it in the entire public sector, are so ridiculous you doubt whether we are going forward or running in a treadmill. When the Minister is able to publicly bend the law, and there is silence everywhere including the so called opposition, what democracy are we having. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Dominic Tweedie Sent: 03 June 2010 08:25 AM To: YCLSA EOM Forum Subject: [YCLSA Discussion] You and whose army, Nyanda? SABC union no to Molefe appointment Sibongile Mashaba, Sowetan, Johannesburg, 3 June 2010 A DAY after Phil Molefe was confirmed as SABC head of news and current affairs, the drama around his appointment continued. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) said yesterday the appointment, which was reversed last week only to be confirmed by SABC chief executive Solly Mokoetle on Tuesday, was irregular. SABC spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago confirmed that Molefe was introduced to staff as the new boss on Tuesday. Communications Minister Siphiwe Nyanda's spokesperson Tiyani Rikhotso said Nyanda formally appointed Molefe following a meeting with the SABC board chairperson Ben Ngubane last week. But, CWU spokesperson Matan- kana Mothapo said: "It is strange and unacceptable that Nyanda appointed Molefe. It is illegal." A pressure group, Save Our SABC Coalition, echoed the union's view. It's coordinator, Kate Skinner, said: "Legally the minister cannot make the appointment. The appointment of head of news can only be made by the board. "The appointment of Phil Molefe thus remains null and void. "We need to wait for the board to complete their processes around this appointment. We hope they do this swiftly ," Skinner said. Molefe declined to comment. " According to the appointment, June 1 was his first day in office as the head," Kganyago said. He said he didn't know about any of the meetings. "I do not want to be caught in between. I will not comment about the appointment. All I can say is the introduction is for the previous appointment (made by Ngubane last week). The appointment issue will be resolved by the board," he said. Molefe's appointment sparked anger last week after Ngubane and Mokoetle made the decision without consulting other board members. Ten members of the 12-member board met to discuss Molefe's appointment . Ngubane and Mokoetle were not present. Kganyago released a statement saying the board resolved that the appointment was "null and void and has no legal effect". The appointment was reversed. From: http://www.sowetan.co.za/News/Article.aspx?id=1148072 -- You are subscribed. This footer can help you. Please POST your comments to [email protected] or reply to this message. You can visit the group WEB SITE at http://groups.google.com/group/yclsa-eom-forum for different delivery options, pages, files and membership. To UNSUBSCRIBE, please email [email protected] . You don't have to put anything in the "Subject:" field. You don't have to put anything in the message part. All you have to do is to send an e-mail to this address (repeat): [email protected] . NB: This email and its contents are subject to our email legal notice which can be viewed at: http://www.treasury.gov.za/Email_Disclaimer.pdf -- You are subscribed. This footer can help you. Please POST your comments to [email protected] or reply to this message. You can visit the group WEB SITE at http://groups.google.com/group/yclsa-eom-forum for different delivery options, pages, files and membership. To UNSUBSCRIBE, please email [email protected] . You don't have to put anything in the "Subject:" field. You don't have to put anything in the message part. All you have to do is to send an e-mail to this address (repeat): [email protected] .
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