DA to request ICASA investigation of SABC political interference
15 November 2015
Reports of political interference in programming at an SABC radio station are cause for serious concern, and as such, the DA will be requesting independent investigation of those allegations.
According to media reports, the SABC took Metro FM's “Room Dividers” off air following complaints from Sports and Recreation Minister, Fikile Mbalula, that he felt “offended” by comments made on the show.
“Room Dividers” is a robust segment on sports anchor, Robert Marawa’s show, 083Sports@6, on Metro FM analysing the performance of rugby teams, administrators and the Minister in charge.
The SABC has confirmed that the segment has been taken off air, pending investigation.