SABC former COO wants court to declare his dismissal invalid

Chris Maroleng. Picture: SUNDAY TIMES/KATHERINE MUICK-MERE.

Maroleng’s tenure at the SABC ended abruptly following a board meeting in April, just more than a year after he took over from controversial predecessor Hlaudi Motsoeneng. He wants the court to declare his right to appeal in terms of the SABC’s disciplinary code and employment contract, and that the public broadcaster’s refusal breached both the code and his contract.Maroleng axed after he was found guilty of three of four charges he faced at a disciplinary hearing. He had pleaded not guilty to all of them.

Maroleng, who appeared to have been worried that Mahlalela's new job could be on the line, told Saru that she was not found guilty of any wrongdoing and the charges against her were not substantiated.The SABC board took issue with Maroleng's tone in the letter to Saru and argued that he seemed to have represented the interest of Mahlalela over those of the SABC.

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