Motsoeneng furious over SIU boss's claims in Parly

Former SABC executive says earnings legitimate

- By Bongani Mdakane

Former SABC executive Hlaudi Motsoeneng has launched a scathing attack on Special Investigating Unit (SIU) head Andy Mothibi, accusing him of lying to parliament about allegations that he unlawfully received R11.5-million (now R18-million with interest) from the public broadcaster.

In an interview with Sunday World, Motsoeneng vehemently denied the SIU’s claims, insisting he was never formally interviewed by the unit or notified about its investigation.

Motsoeneng defended the payments, stating they were legitimate compensation for his work. “I never forced the SABC to pay me the money. I did my job by assisting the broadcaster to make money, and I was paid for that, so I don’t understand why I am being forced to pay back the money that was paid to me lawfully.