For roughly four years, the SABC has been a model state-owned enterprise, asserting its independence and taking tough decisions to restore financial stability.
From presenting one of the worst cases of state-owned enterprise rot, the organisation has come a long way in a short time towards getting itself back into reasonable shape. It passed an excellent new editorial code, getting rid of historical oddities such as combining the group CEO and editor-in-chief roles and confirming public service as its core value.
So why now is Magopeni accusing the group CEO and board chair of interfering and trying to drive her out? Why does it feel like a sudden return to a painful time? Magopeni’s complaint grew out of an incident on the eve of the local government election, when the presidency contacted the group CEO saying President Cyril Ramaphosa wanted to give an interview, but do it at the Limpopo studio of a non-SABC station. Instead of referring him to Magopeni, the group CEO and board chair acted as intermediaries, a situation that inevitably led to a confusion of roles and responsibilities.
Hanging over this is the fact that ANC leaders Jessie Duarte and Fikile Mbalula have publicly blamed the SABC, and Magopeni personally, for their recent election failings. They made it clear they expect the SABC to be more helpful to them, and have scant regard for the public broadcaster’s need to serve the public rather than any political party.
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