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Corrupt Broadcasting Mogul
Hlaudi Motsoeneng, the former SABC chief operating officer, has finally been forced to fork over a whopping R11.5 million "success fee" to the struggling public broadcaster. But will he ever pay it back? Doubtful.
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) had been hot on Motsoeneng’s heels for years, determined to uncover the truth behind his lucrative deal with MultiChoice Group. And now, it seems, he’s finally been caught.
But was it worth it? Some might say yes, considering the millions Motsoeneng raked in while at the SABC. Others might argue that the whole thing was a dirty deal, designed to line the pockets of corrupt bureaucrats.
And what about Motsoeneng’s motives? Was he really driven by a desire to make the SABC a better place, or was it all just a ruse to get his hands on some easy cash?
Only time will tell. In the meantime, the people of South Africa are left to wonder what really happened behind the scenes at the SABC.
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