By Johnathan Paoli
Parliament’s communications portfolio committee chair Khusela Diko has expressed deep concern over the decision by Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi, to withdraw the South African Broadcasting Corporation Bill from Parliament.
Diko the move has raised alarm over the future of the public broadcaster and its reform process.
The withdrawal of the Bill comes amid growing pressure on the SABC to address long-standing financial and governance challenges.
But Malatsi believes that the Bill is “totally flawed”,particularly with regard to the public broadcaster’s funding model and concerns over excessive ministerial control on board appointments.
While the minister, as the executive authority, has the discretion to withdraw the Bill at any stage before its second reading, Diko has cautioned that such a move could be disastrous for the SABC’s future.
“We cannot afford to delay the crucial reforms needed to save the SABC. This Bill is vital for the survival of
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