South Africa: Call for Probe Into Claims of SABC 'Looting'

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Jocelyn Newmarch

A SUBMISSION to Parliament that highlights possible instances of corruption and wasteful expenditure by SABC managers might finally result in a proper investigation of the public broadcaster.

Former SABC chairwoman Kanyi Mkonza made an explosive submission to the parliamentary portfolio committee on communications last week, alleging that SABC senior managers and executives were corrupt and opportunistic.

Yesterday Mkonza said several issues she raised in her submission were under investigation by the SABC, while others -- such as an R18m petrol bill apparently run up by senior managers -- had only come to light a month ago.

Musa Zondi, the Inkatha Freedom Party's member of the portfolio committee, said he was calling for a full judicial commission of inquiry to look into the board and management, as a result of Mkonza's submission.

The Save Our SABC civil society coalition wants a forensic audit of the SABC to be conducted once an interim board is in place.

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