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Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams and Labor and Employment Minister Thulas Nxesi met with the public broadcaster’s board on Monday about plans to lay off some 400 workers.
Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams at a press conference on the coronavirus on March 25, 2020 in Pretoria. Image: EWN
JOHANNESBURG – Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams said Tuesday that she was determined to support efforts to find an amicable solution to the financial problems facing the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).
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“A functional SABC is in the interest of all South Africans. Therefore, I am determined to support the efforts aimed at finding an amicable solution to the problem, ”Ndabeni-Abrahams said in a statement.
The minister and the minister of employment and labor, Thulas Nxesi, met with the board of the public broadcaster on Monday about plans to lay off some 400 workers.
Communications Department spokesman Mish Molakeng said the minister wanted the administration to find alternative plans and implement reductions as a last resort.
“Both ministers implored the SABC board of directors and its executive management to return to the negotiating table with the aim of ensuring that all available opportunities are thoroughly explored before participating in downsizing processes, which should always be the Last resort, ”Molakeng said.
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SABC staff members have been protesting since last week, warning that if no deal is reached, they will continue to fight the downsizing process.
The SABC had until Friday to present more options after it suspended the Section 189 process for seven days last week.
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