Question NW4192 to the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies
04 January 2023 - NW4192
Kohler-Barnard, Ms D to ask the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies
With reference to the 389 cases of irregular expenditure by staff from the SA Broadcasting Corporation, what total (a) number of the staff have had disciplinary hearings and (b) amount has been recovered from those convicted of such activities? NW5258E
Reply:
I have been advised by SABC as follows: (a) The 389 instances under investigation relates to the period 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2022. From 2020 to date, disciplinary actions have been taken against sixteen (16) Supply Chain Management officials following the conclusion of the determination tests and the investigations. Approximately 100 incidents are currently under investigation and in the process of identifying responsible officials. A further 200 of these incidents are scheduled to be investigated and finalised over the next 12 months, with set targets in place. (b) None thus far.