The SA Broadcasting Corporation has rejected a Sunday Times report that it was planning to fire its CEO, Dali Mpofu, the broadcaster said.<\/p>\n
Chairwoman Khanyisile Mkhonza rejected insinuations in the article – 'New Board guns for SABC boss' (Sunday Times, April 13) – that the board was planning to fire Mpofu.<\/p>\n
The SABC board had discussed several concerns while carrying out its oversight role and while monitoring the performance of the SABC's management, Mkhonza said.<\/p>\n
"The Board appointed an internal committee to consider these issues in detail and to advise the Board accordingly," she said.<\/p>\n
"The step to appoint this committee is neither extraordinary nor unique but is within its mandate and normal oversight function.<\/p>\n
"It is regrettable that this confidential Board matter was prematurely brought to the public sphere before the anticipated processes are completed.<\/p>\n
A public statement would be issued after the Board had met and finalised the issues, Mkhonza said.<\/p>\n