'SABC needs a pilot' says board candidate who admits having no broadcast experience | Fin24
Advocate Mathews Mofokeng told Parliament's portfolio committee on communications on Tuesday that, while he had no qualifications in broadcasting, he has what it takes to steer the troubled SA Broadcasting Corporation out of its financial troubles.
He previously worked for the Free State provincial government during the time that ANC Secretary General Ace Magashule was premier. Mofokeng acknowledged he did not have much experience in the broadcast industry. But he said he had the leadership qualities it took to save the broadcaster. Committee member and DA MP, Phumzile van Damme, asked Mofokeng about his role in the office of the premier of the Free State. Asked to rate his performance, in light of the First SABC board candidate says she can weather 'tsunami of corruption'"If I get appointed, we need to improve the morale. Many of the employees are looking for a job as we speak. Other rival channels are already poaching people. We must have a quality product for money to chase after," said Mofokeng.
Mofokeng replied that content must be checked and improved continuously to attract a larger audience. He suggested a structure to investigate the matter and advise the board on how to respond.
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