Hlaudi Motsoeneng's side of the SABC corruption story

The SABC’s financial position forced the hand of the interim board to virtually assume executive functions in 2017. Projects brainstormed overnight were practically funded within hours. That’s how deeply entrenched corruption had become at the public broadcaster. This is according to former interim board member Mathatha Tsedu, who named former SABC COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng as part of the enablers of corruption. Motsoeneng gives his side of the story to Xoli Mngambi.
Tune into Newzroom Afrika DStv channel 405 for more.

[@picassocube3521]

I knew that Tsedu was telling lies, that's why I asked Newsroom Africa to invite both Motsoeneng and Tsedu to debate this topic. Coz as far as I know, Hlaudi improved SABC's state from where he took off! But since the system is against Black Excellence, he's among the corrupt today, with cases that are ever postponed, by NPA!

[@modisemakokwe4256]

Thank you for making the SABC to play 70% to 80% South African music instead of 80% western world music wow now all over the world our South African music genres like Amapiono are out on the world taking it by storm

[@streetfinance_zw]

From R4billion to R8billion without matric. Legend. Haters will always hate.

[@malcolmtshepiiso1952]

The Man, The Myth, The Legend. Only him, Hlaudi Motsoeneng. Always putting journalists in their place🤣🤣 I love this man.

[@ThamsanqaVava]

The best comment

[@debeerpaul]

💩💩💩💩

[@thulanimkwanazi1970]

​@@ThamsanqaVava😢😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😢😮😢😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😢😅😅😅😅😅😢

[@martinfurman7127]

We are doomed

[@fathercityfathercity3624]

😅😅😅😅

[@lungelohlongwane9310]

Hlaudi dealt with Xoli nicely

[@Bluecollarjoe6B9]

“Who can do that? It’s only Hlaudi no one else.” Hlaudi is a legend 😂

[@vthomas2313]

😂😂😂😂

[@mthokozisiskhumbuzo4273]

This one took me out…😂😂😂

[@dtfasedemi]

Crazy you can watch a video of someone so corrupt, who's happy with stealing from you and come to a conclusion he's a legend. You're so easily impressed and lacking critical thinking

[@Bluecollarjoe6B9]

What we lack in critical thinking went into multitasking because we can laugh at our enemies and wish for their demise at the same time. However here is a red cape so you can be Supermad. Now fly off and go rescue someone else's comment. @@dtfasedemi

[@ledwabachris]

loooool

[@Mapifiza]

Imagine standing on the side of gossip when the man keeps dishing out evidence from every pocket of his jacket that every gossip that’s coming out of your mouth is rubbish but you still hold your ground advocating for rubbish 😩 SA Journalists though

[@stanleytamane6980]

South African JOURNALISM IS IN THE DOLL DRUMS. TWITTER IS FAR BETTER THAN OUR JOURNALISTS AT THIS STAGE. THE JOURNALIST ARE JUST BEEN TOLD LIES AND THEY BELIEVE THEM BASED ON WHO THE SUSPECT IS.

[@nathimandindi4937]

Like why I don't understand the guy

[@DonDorico1102]

It's not a South African journalist thing all over the world these guyz are like this one from BBC was told he is making a lot of noise here before end of business he was told he is a lazy journalist that's I always had a fight with my teachers because I didn't allow them to take me for a fool 😅😅😅

[@geeoudee4082]

He exposed Xoli's hypocrisy, bias, and bigotry

[@mthethelelimsiya2866]

Xoli is emotional and irretional. Hlaudi Motsoeneng handled him very well 👏🤝

[@legasamathabathe2031]

He's following instructions of Thuma mina; elections are around the corner and Gupta stories are with us agan

[@mthethelelimsiya2866]

@@legasamathabathe2031 Exactly! I always thought of Newzroom as different, but it seems as if they get cramps left under the matrasses and sofas from that famous farm

[@legasamathabathe2031]

@@mthethelelimsiya2866 People like Mathata broke the law by executing executive duties while he was a non executive director. He's currently being processed as a delinquent director. Xoli found it acceptable not to ask him. Its thuma mina ppl who think what ever the say its gospel truth.

[@ayandashadows7851]

Yes he is arrogant

[@sbusisongubeni6726]

I love his bravery and preparedness if we had a President like this man this country will be somewhere by now

[@tumeloboroboko1739]

Uncle Hlaudi always come prepared more than the presenter,facts,research etc😂😂❤

[@mlk4jester]

He came war ready😂😂

[@mthuthuzelisuka2320]

🤣🤣

[@siphothango9857]

😂😂😂yes

[@bongamandlambambo6294]

You journalists dont know financials😂😂😂

[@innocentlebonamoloi6832]

"You dont understand financials.... you see, this is the problem of you journalist..." 😂😂😂 i like you Hlaudi

[@kagisomocumi7776]

Lol...😂

[@bernaboiplayz3706]

Xoli is very bias. Hlausi clarified him

[@kopanokhumalo4344]

He is the devils advocate I like that

[@nomarussia5085]

He’s useless

[@lerothodimotseko]

Hlaudi bring facts!.. King!!! We love him

[@vjchabane9795]

The Gupta story is a broken record Xoli man

[@nomarussia5085]

Yazi…it’s their fall back when they are backed to the corners

[@jobesithole5590]

It's a load of garbage driven by this heavily corrupt news media in South Africa that protects the highly inept Ramaphosa and his goons in white capital.

[@bongilevellem9003]

It looks like Xoli always come to interviews unprepared and get emotional when he gets challenged.

[@lindilelubabalozulu8476]

He is always taking punches from CIC😂😂😂for those reasons

[@anthonylazarus1053]

absolutely soo right

[@dineshanpillay5944]

Um hlaudi could barely answer a question without being vague and dismissive, took him so long to give us a vague non factual story of how he did well at sabc when he bankrupted it

[@jobesithole5590]

This is what happens when you interview a person when you have arrived at a particular conclusion.

[@jobesithole5590]

​@@dineshanpillay5944Well, that's his " style ". I don't understand what the issue is. The Sunday World interviewed him last week on its YT channel. He was perfectly fine there and was pressed in a number of areas.

[@nkgudih]

Hlalifi might not be educated, but he is definitely smart

[@user-hd2kg5yg8g]

Very smart guy

[@sakhilemahlabakamdlalo4214]

What is education if I may ask?

[@nkgudih]

@@sakhilemahlabakamdlalo4214 When asked 100% 9f question and u get 50% at least

[@angrysocialjusticewarrior]

@@sakhilemahlabakamdlalo4214 Why do dictionaries exist?

[@wondermachingura]

Speaking good English doesn't equate to being smart. Hlaudi just proved that he is smarter that the Journalist! 😂

[@xolanindlovu6158]

Hlaudi did a journalism 101 class and did it quite well. Impressive "I should not call you. I called you, yesterday." Hlaudi 💯💥🔥 Mr Hlaudi well-done

[@tsatsimodise662]

To be honest, Hlaudi mopped the floor with Xoli. Unpreparedness, biasness, is hurting journalism😀😀

[@wondermachingura]

Hlaudi : he knows his story. Journalists must be careful😅

[@qwathikazi2715]

Leadership himself ❤🎉we will always love u Hlaudi u've opened many opportunities for many of us

[@mekswelltimothymalaza9546]

Like him or not he puts facts on the table and his record speaks for itself

[@dineshanpillay5944]

The facts are this idiot bankrupt sabc eith his deals with TNA, paying for guptas breakfast

[@nhlanhlanene4847]

What record? 😮

[@thabisomasoka3822]

@@nhlanhlanene4847 u must be dumb then

[@makuwaniblessing743]

Hlaudi is always on point

[@purpleraintrendz2654]

My Man! Hlaudi is the man of the match!!!! Bathathe Hlaudi!!!! 😂

[@langalethumalunga9626]

As a Zulu person living in KZN I feel as a country we need leadership like Mr Hlaudi he is decisive, Innovative and brave and most importantly he can make and take progressive decisions. It's unfair as a country that we don't use this people senior leadership roles.

[@allan2827]

ubuZulu ne KZN ingenaphi. Your Point is Valid enough without that Rider

[@senzomemela1311]

​@@allan2827UbuZulu is who he is...and unlike you, he is proud of his identity.., who has died and appointed you , a you tube comment police...?

[@purpleraintrendz2654]

My main take: is when Hlaudi said he will celebrate when he is a president of this country. Xoli says you are not going to campaign here. Hlaudi says you are too late Xoli. I have already campaigned 😂😂😂😂

[@elliotemmanuelnogo1632]

That one killed me😅😅😅😅🤣🤣

[@stanleytamane6980]

LEGENDARY

[@bobbylebone7630]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@podolosaba1489]

He dealt with you very nice. Hlaudi is the man. 🎉❤

[@vincentsimane8152]

Hlaudi dealt with that journalist precisely

[@jobesithole5590]

I'm glad " emotions " ran high. Journalists need to understand that you can't simply accuse people or cast aspersions on their character and not expect a heated response. That time is gone !!

[@AquariusTJ]

I just love this man. Comrade Hlaudi... 😅😅

[@thabisopharoo5605]

Is he a Communist to call him comrade?

[@giftsonduku5848]

You are my Heroe Mr Hlaudi your Sin was empowering Blacks one day the truth will come

[@siphosakhemajola9136]

Hlaudi is brilliant it's just unfortunate we not utilizing him.

[@breadwinner5]

XOLI is always in the back of the bakkie,Mr Hlaudi chewed him alive with facts.

[@mxolisihlophe1718]

One of the problems in South Africa is politicians masquerading as journalists; driving a certain agenda..

[@mphephusathekge4160]

Xoli was pushing a narrative without facts, mathata was lying because he knew that if u speak of Guptas or Zuma people forget that u stole money. How can u have a positive bank balance and when u have begged for money u blame the positive bank balance

[@ngqabuthodube2068]

It’s madness

[@carolmakgalemela6940]

tell them Hlaudi they never do research; they read tweeter or listen to hearsay cut and paste report the news. Lazy and useless. As an auditor I can tell you for a fact that is it not corruption to fast track an order request overnight, especially if there is a need for a product or resource. How are the Gupta's involved. Yes, Xoli does not understand financials and why is he angry? so unproffesional.

[@abbeymolosiwa7419]

Hlaudi is my man .😃😃😃♥️♥️♥️

[@siphothango9857]

Xoli you were not prepared and you became emotionally. Thats your weakness

[@leepomorganmokoteli5440]

I do not mind watching interview of the legend Hlaudi Motsoeneng & Carl Niehaus every day.

[@tokalebenya1563]

Love this guy! I wish I had only half of his confidence. I would definitely be places right now!

[@lebogangmokoenalebza6949]

you can build it

[@ginamhlophe5268]

Am I missing something here?? Hlaudi takes revenues from 4bn to 8bn and still be called a "corrupt Gupta man". He brings all proofs to the table to show that he's not corrupt but still journalists don't believe him. That old man Mathata Tsedu comes and lie without proof but they believe him. How does it work?

[@isintu1044]

Push the narrative no matter what

[@mixbymix5626]

how is that possible... only in South Africa

[@wordofgodthroughtheapostle1812]

Absolutely 💯

[@darlingtonmachilar6745]

Xoli always comes prepared with nothing but a Rupert's narrative

[@mrgentills]

That's true.

[@stanleytamane6980]

RUPPERT HAS DESTRIYED JOURNALISTS SERIOUS.

[@rsamega2888]

He's the most useless person ever

[@leonmashao9718]

We lost great leaders of state institutions in the name of fabricated corruption 😢😢😢😢

[@victorsibiya304]

Facts after facts Mr Hlaudi✊🏿

[@MphoD-fx3gq]

Xoli is a disgrace to our generation, what a waste of potential.

[@katlegotabane6423]

Xoli sounds too emotional 😂😂😂😭😭😭

[@Vv-fl2rm]

When he rips that paper out of his chest pocket 😂😂😂😂

[@NtiyisoRikhotso]

I thought he was taking out sjambok

[@p-manwecho8395]

That was legendary 😂

[@fusilephuthing600]

The fact is Xoli undermine Hlaudi. He asked questions as if he understand facts. He is taken side.

[@molebogengwelcomemlangeni2977]

💯 Mr Hlaudi, you have that thing

[@juniornkhata2518]

I Like the confidence in this Man

[@phumlamazibuko3003]

Yoooooooo HlAUDI the king Xoli😭😭😭😭😭Haibo ngiyababaza Xoli nearly cried in this interview. Plz bring Hlaudi back.

[@hughskhalela]

This is an embarrassment to journalism and to the news channel 😢

[@SAMA-ef1rr]

Everywhere, I mean everywhere and every time Hlaudi gets interviewed, he always points the interviewers to "records" of the SABC 'financials' and the interviewers never came back after interviews and tell whether Hlaudi is a liar or whatever.. it's either Hlaudi's story about the money at the SABC is true or someone or people are out there to destroy him. On a serious note, Hlaudi should start a small media company, then invest in a community radio station and get his 'political sponsors' to invest in his ideas so he can run some kinda private online streaming platform that's affordable and kick the SABC's useless ASS!! THIS MAN IS NOT QUALIFIED BUT HE WAS 'EDUCATED' TO RUN THE SABC... PERIOD!

[@lazolakukwayolo1022]

The station must call Xoli to order

[@codesandlovu89]

Imagine being exposed for unpreparedness by Hlaudi. Xoli is a washed journalist

[@nomarussia5085]

Washed out is a fitting description, he’s not rational

[@angrysocialjusticewarrior]

Its not Xoli's fault. Xoli is simply being forced to fix the mess created by his colleague. Now poor Xoli has to intervene in something he has nothing to do with.

[@marabunya]

I missed watching Hlaudi speak. He will always be box office!😂🔥❤️

[@lukasmolefi9216]

😂😂😂😂

[@austinvanrensburg220]

Hlaudi for President! Hahaha He dealt with Xoli & their stupid narrative properly.

[@samueltshehla9799]

Hlaudi keeps on exposing the ignorant journalists. Xoli does not want to read figure given to him. 🤔🤔

[@leonardmabunda69]

The legendary hlaudi

[@katlehokikine6350]

"you are pushing the wrong narrative because Mathata Tshedu is your Hero ,he is not my Hero"🤣🤣🤣🤣 Hlaudi 💪 looking forward to his next interview

[@agentmabatane8133]

How is Xoli a journalist?

[@dineshanpillay5944]

How did hlaudi get such a position at sabc without a matric

[@jobesithole5590]

​@@dineshanpillay5944😂😂 You must be kidding me!! Any person can be what they wish to be in this country.

[@dineshanpillay5944]

How are you idiots capable of voting

[@rsamega2888]

​@dineshanpillay5944 same as that jananda pillay at sars

[@dineshanpillay5944]

@rsamega2888 who the hell you talking about, just like you Hlaudi, no degree and talk shit

[@godwillpulesnr9635]

Hlaudi is talking facts. Period

[@qavanemandilakhe8568]

"You don't understand Financials, that's the problem of journalist" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MrMafala]

South African journalists are an embarrassment, how difficult is it to fact-check SABC records and prove that the likes of Mathata made us stories to justify the state capture narrative. Xoli is an embarrassment to the profession

[@MARELETJA]

I lost respect for Xoli . Am not Hlaudi's fan , but him being so much bias towards Mathata is not good

[@SimonTshivula-fw1rt]

Xoli not good person to question

[@pettycashentertainment1380]

He's incompetent. He makes Hlaudi looks like a superstar

[@rolldmpyana429]

He killed me when he says the NPA said Nolle...

[@user-rb1ij4ub7r]

Hlaudi legacy is making sure SABC plays 70 -80 % local music , but the old Radio personalities still want to international music . Great interview Mr Motsoeneng.

[@mtttttttttttte6205]

Hlaudi implemented changes there people can say wat ever they want .

[@banelekoni8991]

"You don't understand financials" 😂🤣

[@vthomas2313]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mizimapanga295]

😆🤣

[@teyaz]

Hlaudi came with facts. WITHOUT matric....he raised billions for the SABC...outside of his mandate.

[@noziqhamovokwana8826]

How did workers get retrenched? Why did they gave him 18 million when he got paid his salary?

[@hloniphanindlela4800]

​@@noziqhamovokwana8826..no one was retrenched during Hlaudi's tenure at SABC instead he avoided that..retrenchment came after him..listen to his reply about 18m..the man did great job at SABC like him or not..thats your own chest pains..he delivered the facts/proof but the puppet madala @mr Tsedu has nothing in black nd just gossips.

[@nhlanhlanene4847]

Corruption wont end in this country if we still have individuals who still support people like Hlaudi and uBaba. Then they turn around and cry when everything goes up. Its disgusting

[@welilejiba316]

I wish SA media could have more Hlaudi interviews... as a country we can do with more raw and rich comic relief. no one is more comfortable and happy to prove just how compromised they are than good old Hlaudi🤣

[@SenzoXaba]

Love how the interview ended positively! Such professionalism!!!

[@akhelethumatikinca6500]

For some wierd reasons i believe hlaudi, coz he talks facts tht are backed by evidance

[@kgomotsomfisa7038]

The action man is on fire 🔥🤣

[@musamkhize9328]

I like this Man call hlaudi he knows his story and his intimidated by anyone.

[@hoza1752]

Fair opening remarks from Mr Hlaudi, Xoli and his team were supposed to reach out to him.

[@boirampai7404]

“Which words do you believe between me and Mathata….🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣”

[@pauldanster1239]

Xoli should hv answered this😂😂😂😂😂😂.

[@mjmeternal2696]

I feel sorry for Xoli. He's always caught offside and becomes emotional. The Clouds of Motsoeneng came prepared all evidence.

[@caven7056]

This guy is pure comedy

[@vthomas2313]

😂😂

[@InvestmentLefutswe-zf6qy]

😂😂😂😂

[@berenecewessels6543]

@caven7056 Comedy of note😂😂😂😂

[@jobesithole5590]

We must " applaud" Newzroom for affording ntate Motsoeneng a right of reply. Many people ate at the SABC. Mr Motsoeneng took his share and left. (I was a journalist at the SABC during Motsoeneng's tenure and had been at the broadcaster for nearly 8 years.)

[@adlophmadzivanzira3139]

And you took your share too and left😂😂😂😂

[@mukondelelinnyambeni5425]

​@@adlophmadzivanzira3139😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@elliotemmanuelnogo1632]

I wish they can interview him weekly or monthly 😂😂Uncle Xoli shouldn't be emotional

[@yongamajuniorhlangu4959]

How i wish

[@nathanmajuru6317]

Sometimes you have to feel pity for Xoli

[@innocentleagajang1362]

ThIs was not an interview but a fight

[@obySedgefieldgemofourgardenrou]

Love our man tloudi,pity he didnt become president,he is an action man,he does he doent talk,rsa needs more tlaudi,s. Keep strong big boss

[@Mzamela]

Xoli is always sensational and emotional. He needs to get his research and facts in order before such interviews. Hlaudi made a mock of him.

[@mrmanq9517]

Hlaudi will have you SWEATING 😂🔥 cook!

[@tebellotsotetsi9477]

No one else but Hlaudi Motsoeneng 😂😂

[@patrickndlovu4172]

Woooo what a interesting discussion

[@ndubanesol111]

Chief Hlaudi won this one, 2nill!

[@seimela]

"He is not my hero is your hero"😂😂😂😂😂

[@user-ym8cx3oq1d]

I really enjoyed this video Xoli must be ashamed of himself interviewing legend without a proper research.. he's pushing a wrong narrative, hlaudi told him they don't read they don't investigate they just present their assumption and gossip

[@user-yp1pu8kj7p]

Well South Africa always plays the best music 🎶 🎵 👌

[@braunshugga73]

Xoli behaving like an entitled spoilt brat. I think he was bullied at some stage in his developmental years. Hlaudi on the other hand is just a legend.

[@yonelahutu9253]

"The right to reply It is a given, if someone comes and make allegations, you must call me so that I can respond. I should not call you, I called you yesterday"....." I am here to repond to what Mathata said. Don’t interprete what Mathata said"...😭😭

[@luckykhurometja6994]

Is not fair that all other institutions pay millions of rand up to 126 million ceo are paid. When when black man is paid 18milion is corruption. The bord work is to account the executives. So the bord pay him the money so why the not aresting the bord. Mybe he didn't have right aducation for the job. But we all know he properly run the SABC.

[@vjchabane9795]

This Xoli guy…

[@nomarussia5085]

He’s so annoying

[@sellomonama6500]

Hlaudi ke skhokho. No mistake. Always correct and very correct

[@darlingtonmachilar6745]

Why is he refusing to read the numbers??

[@josephphitla1254]

Hi Mr Xoli. I like how u grilled Mr hlaudi

[@vuyosibulawa27]

Gupta this, Gupta that. We can't have anything better to interview people on?

[@user-vl1mq7ww5n]

This is such rot!! Why must we pay for tv licences??