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Ndabeni-Abrahams halts SABC job cuts over lack of staff consultation

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Communications minister says the state-owned broadcaster did not comply with law in proposed retrenchment process

26 August 2020 - 20:43Communications minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams says she has told the SABC to stop its planned retrenchments, arguing that the ailing public broadcaster had not followed due process.

The SABC said at the time the notice followed the launch of its new operating model — a strategic renewal initiative aimed at transforming the organisation into a “financially sustainable, self-sufficient and fit-for-purpose public broadcaster”. With advertising revenue continuing to plummet due to the Covid-induced economic crisis, the broadcaster expects a budget shortfall of at least R1.5bn in the financial year. The broadcaster now wants the government to review its budget for the financial year.

“The challenge is, however, the manner in which the SABC has been embarking on section 189 [retrenchment process]. The SABC could also not confirm that the detailed process as outlined in the turnaround plan was followed which included completion of a skills audit,” the minister said.

 

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