Archives | How former Sabc boss Ellen Tshabalala lied to Parliament about her qualifications
Ellen Tshabalala – who President Jacob Zuma appointed last October to head the public broadcaster’s board – claimed to have a commerce degree and a postgraduate diploma.
As I recall, she made an indication she’d lost or misplaced the original certificates of the degrees. I recall her indicating she’d requested new certificates from the institutions and had made affidavits to this effect.Presidency spokesperson Mac Maharaj said on Friday Parliament had recommended candidates for the SABC board and Zuma had acted on its recommendation.
“As I recall, she made an indication she’d lost or misplaced the original certificates of the degrees. I recall her indicating she’d requested new certificates from the institutions and had made affidavits to this effect.” “I think a big part of her appointment was her experience running a business and also sitting on the Transnet board and various other boards. I suppose when someone sits on such a major board, it lets you lower your guard and assume everything’s okay.”
Unisa initially refused the access to information request on the grounds that information on a student’s qualifications was personal and confidential.
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