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Give me my job back - or R16m, says former SABC boss

09 March 2020 - 08:00 By MPUMZI ZUZILE
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SABC chairperson Bongumusa Makhathini, who Chris Maroleng accuses of being hell bent on dismissing employees he does not like.
SABC chairperson Bongumusa Makhathini, who Chris Maroleng accuses of being hell bent on dismissing employees he does not like.
Image: SIMPHIWE NKWALI

The war between the SABC and its axed chief operations officer Chris Maroleng is far from over.

Now, Maroleng has filed papers at the labour court challenging his dismissal. Alternatively, he wants to court to order the state broadcaster to pay him R16m.

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