Deputy Speaker, the recent payout of R14 million to the former Chief Executive Officer of the SABC, Mr Mpofu, is nothing short of a scandal. During his tenure, when he led the SABC for a number of years, the SABC was beset by problems and was always in the news itself, mostly for controversial reasons.
In recent times it has become clear that what was once an institution that generated revenue has become a bottomless pit into which the taxpayer's money is routinely thrown away.
Given the allegations of mismanagement and wasteful expenditure during his term, this payment should be stopped until all these matters have been thoroughly investigated. Cope notes the irony of Cosatu congratulating Mr Mpofu on his payout. It is interesting to see that the trade union federation has now become one that represents the interests of management. Cope hopes that Cosatu will explain to workers at the SABC that this R14 million will probably come out of their next meagre salary increase. Thank you. [Applause.]