Motsoeneng defends 90% local content policy
Former SABC COO, Hlaudi Motsoeneng says the decision to play 90% local content on the SABC was informed by the needs of the people.
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Motsoeneng has been addressing the media during a press briefing in Johannesburg after reports the new interim board of the public broadcaster is considering reversing Motsoeneng's decision made while he as COO - to up the percentage of local music.
Motsoeneng says the mandate of the SABC is to promote local content.
"We are all South Africans - all white and black people should support each other and make sure that we grow our industry which is this production house including musicians in South Africa. It seems the benefits are for black people only - 90% is for white also because the SABC is playing their music on that platform," he said.
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The former SABC COO has also addressed his appearing before a disciplinary hearing.
"They think it is the end of the world. For me, it's the beginning of Hlaudi. They can have that disciplinary hearing and I;m excited about who's going to come and what people are going to say. I am going to be there to respond to all allegations," he said.