Big stars booked for Hlaudi bash
PAID: MUNICIPALITY THROWS ‘HOMECOMING’ CONCERT
Who’s footing the bill for ‘disgraced Motsoeneng’ do? – DA.
The Maluti-A-Phofung municipality in the Free State is throwing a “homecoming” concert for former SABC chief operating officer (COO) Hlaudi Motsoeneng in Phuthaditjhaba, with music stars such as Rebecca Malope and Dr Malinga billed to perform.
A poster picturing Motsoeneng, mayor Vusi Tshabalala and the municipality’s code of arms was circulated inviting residents to the bash at a local stadium today.
Spokesperson Kedibone Sentle would not confirm whether the municipality, which included areas such as Harrismith and Qwaqwa, was footing the bill for the concert.
Popular gospel artist Malope, Free State’s own gospel star Teboho Moloi, convicted killer Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye, recently released on parole, Dr Malinga and Doc Shebeleza were some of the top artists scheduled to entertain revellers.
Motsoeneng, whose tenure was marked by financial and political controversy, was replaced by Keobokile Mosweu as head of corporate affairs, after he was denied leave to appeal the Western Cape High Court decision that set aside his appointment as COO.
Last week, a report compiled by an ad hoc committee of parliament into the SABC was adopted by the National Assembly.
It recommended, among others, that President Jacob Zuma seriously consider firing Communications Minister Faith Muthambi, on whose watch governance at the public broadcaster had degenerated.
Democratic Alliance councillor in Maluti-A-Phofung Alison Oates said her party has launched a probe into the cost of the event and who would be paying for it.
There was “absolutely nothing to celebrate about Motsoeneng’s sketchy career and his plunging of the SABC into financial chaos”, she said.
“It cannot be right for a municipality in serious debt to celebrate the disgraced Motsoeneng.” – ANA