Maroleng described his dismissal as harsh, especially when compared with his predecessor, Hlaudi Motsoeneng
Ousted SABC COO Chris Maroleng on Wednesday insisted that he had no intention of returning to the troubled broadcaster, saying his main objective is to clear his name.
The broadcaster, which is the only source of news for millions of South Africans, is on the brink of financial collapse as it awaits R6.8bn in government funding to stay afloat.with immediate effect following a disciplinary hearing. Maroleng had taken over the role in February 2018 and was tasked with driving the clean-up at the public broadcaster. He took over from the controversial Hlaudi Motsoeneng, who was axed in 2017 for bringing the SABC into disrepute.
Maroleng was also charged for his role in trying to save former SABC acting group executive for sports Marcia Mahlalela’s job at SA Rugby. In his written submission to the disciplinary committee in mitigation, which Business Day has seen, Maroleng said he “demonstrated genuine remorse and he acknowledged wrongdoing”.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
SABC axes COO Chris MarolengThe SABC has terminated COO Chris Maroleng's employment contract, the broadcaster said in a statement on Tuesday afternoon.
Read more »
UPDATE: Fired SABC COO Chris Maroleng to appeal disciplinary findingsALERT: The SABC board has fired its COO ChrisMaroleng with immediate effect. Maroleng was appointed on 1 February 2018.
Read more »
SABC fires Chris Maroleng as COOThe state-owned South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has fired its chief operations officer Chris 'Don't Touch Me on My Studio' Maroleng. Maroleng's contract was terminated with immediate effect after he was appointed to the position in January 2018 by the previous board that was chaired by Bongumusa Makhathini.
Read more »
SABC fires COO Chris MarolengHlaudi Motsoeneng’s successor is said to have been found guilty of three of the four charges he faced at a disciplinary hearing
Read more »
SABC fires COO Chris Maroleng | IOL NewsThe SABC Board terminated the contract of employment of its COO ChrisMoraleng, the state-owned public broadcaster said.
Read more »
SABC fires COO Chris MarolengHlaudi Motsoeneng’s successor is said to have been found guilty of three of the four charges he faced at a disciplinary hearing
Read more »
The axing of former SABC COO Chris Maroleng: Here's what we know so farChrisMaroleng said he accepted that the disciplinary committee was in a position to make findings and that he was in talks with his legal team.
Read more »
SABC COO Maroleng gets the axeThis happened 'after due consideration of the findings and recommendations of a disciplinary process'.
Read more »
SABC fires Chris MarolengThe SABC Board has terminated the contract of its COO, Chris Maroleng.
Read more »
SABC fires chief operating officer Chris MarolengThe embattled SABC has terminated the contract of chief operating officer Chris Maroleni with immediate effect.
Read more »