SABC to get rid of 10 senior general managers across TV and radio divisions whose contracts have expired; will be replaced by 'capable' stand-in execs in acting capacity.

The SABC is to get rid of 10 general managers across its TV, radio and sales divisions as top executives' contracts won't be renewed.

The Sunday World newspaper on Sunday reported that the South African public broadcaster plans to axe 10 senior top executives whose contracts have run out and who won't see it renewed.

The bloated and top-heavy SABC has placed a moratorium on new appointments at the cash-strapped broadcaster.

SABC spokesperson Vuyo Mthembu says "capable and qualified staff members would be appointed in an acting capacity".

"The truth of the matter is that last year the SABC issued a moratorium internally around the filling of vacancies, as well as the advertising of positions, even those which were critical for the organisation."

"The SABC is currently undergoing a skills audit and critical vacancies which need to be filled will be done by appointing staff members who are capable and qualified in an acting capacity," says Vuyo Mthembu.