Recently, judgment has been reserved in the legal battle between the former South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) Chief Operating Officer (COO), Hlaudi Motsoeneng, and the public broadcaster.
The matter revolves around Motsoeneng’s quest for the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in Bloemfontein to grant him leave to appeal a decision by the High Court in Johannesburg, which ordered him to repay a bonus that was paid to him by the SABC in 2016.
Motsoeneng, through his legal representatives, has expressed his desire for the SCA to grant him the opportunity to appeal the High Court’s ruling. He asserts that the SABC has finally acknowledged the sustainability of his contribution to the organization.
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In his own words, “I’m very happy especially because for the first time the SABC has accepted that I did well for the SABC. I raised money for SABC. I created employment for the SABC.”
On the other hand, the SABC’s legal representative has presented a different perspective to the Supreme Court of Appeal. It was asserted that Motsoeneng did not secure the contract with Multichoice in his capacity.
Senior counsel Jabu Motepe emphasized to the court that Hlaudi Motsoeneng, as a COO, was handsomely remunerated for his position, and the actions in question were simply part of his job responsibilities.
Earlier, Motsoeneng’s lawyer had claimed that the former COO had obtained the contract in his capacity. However, Motepe argued that the broadcaster does not accept the notion that Motsoeneng brought a private aspect to the SABC through the Multichoice contract.
This legal battle underscores the complexities and nuances of corporate governance, executive responsibilities, and contractual obligations within the realm of public broadcasting.
The differing interpretations and assertions from both parties further contribute to the intricate nature of this legal dispute.
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