The R3.2-billion bailout government gave the SABC three years ago did little to improve its financial position, with irregular spending and other financial concerns still dogging Auckland Park, Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts heard yesterday.

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The broadcaster is not generating enough revenue; it is still battling poor record-keeping from prior years; and staff need training as the SABC faces “internal control deficiencies” that stop it from achieving clean audits.

Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

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