Question NW1049 to the Minister of Communications
24 May 2016 - NW1049
McLoughlin, Mr AR to ask the Minister of Communications
(1) What are the reasons for pulling the SA Broadcasting Corporation Channel 404 programme, On the Record with Vuyo Mvoko, off the air on the evening of Thursday, 17 March 2016; (2) whether any complaints were received about the content of the specified programme; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether disciplinary proceedings have been instituted against a certain person (name furnished); if so, (a) on what basis and (b) what are the further relevant details?
Reply:
(1) The SABC is reviewing a number of Current Affairs shows as it prepares for the election programmes. Mvoko is one of the SABC’s experienced anchors that the Corporation would like to use for programmes that will look into election stories, i.e, political debates. The SABC is yet to decide on the relevant time slots for various shows.
(2) No, the SABC has not received a complaint about the content of the specified programme.
(3) No. Mvoko was not disciplined for his work as an Anchor for On the Record programme. (He did, however, get a formal corrective measure notice for communicating internal communication on social media without permission).
MR NN MUNZHELELE
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
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MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
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