SABC’s Hlaudi Motsoeneng off to work as an ordinary employee
His lawyer says he has accepted the Supreme Court of Appeal’s decision and will not approach the Constitutional Court about his job as chief operating officer
Hlaudi Motsoeneng will report for duty to the SABC on Tuesday‚ but not as the chief operating officer‚ his lawyer, Zola Majavu, said on Monday evening.The Supreme Court of Appeal last week dismissed an application, made by the SABC board‚ Communications Minister Faith Muthambi and Motsoeneng, for leave to appeal against the decision of the High Court in Cape Town, which found Motsoeneng’s appointment was invalid and set it aside.Majavu‚ speaking to eNCA on Monday night‚ said Motsoeneng respected the judiciary and, following the judgment‚ he would not be able to work as chief operating officer."I have made that clear to him. He understands it. I said (he should) go report for duty. Let the employer indicate what are they going to do with your continued employment there."The appointment that was set aside was made by the SABC board with the concurrence of the minister."Majavu said he had not received instructions from Motsoeneng to take the matter further to the Constitutional Court."...
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