Has Hlaudi fallen yet?

When Hlaudi Motsoeneng announced in July that SABC would introduce a 90% Local Content policy on its radio channels, there was much dancing in the street. And rightly so. It was a great story to cover. Unfortunately for Hlaudi, it was also arguably his most positive contribution.

Since then, it has all been downhill for him. From bizarre utterances (referring to himself in the third person) to (failed) concerts and songs praising him, it’s been a bumpy ride to the bottom. Not that he cares, mind you. This man has skin as thick, if not thicker, than a rhinoceros.

So too does the SABC board, it seems. After the Supreme Court of Appeal ruled that Hlaudi’s appointment as COO was invalid, instead of getting rid of him, the board dismissed the ruling. In short, the board showed them two big middle fingers.

This week, however, it appears that Hlaudi’s luck is about to finally run out. The SABC board was called before Parliament to answer questions about Hlaudi and they failed dismally.

Is Hlaudi about to fall? Watch this space …

Reminiscing about the good ol’ days

Earlier this week, the hashtag, #PrimarySchoolMemories popped up on our timeline. And boy, did it bring back some good memories.

Do you remember going to sharpen your pencil just so you could talk to your friends? Or spread wood glue on your hands, wait for it to dry, and peel it off so it looked like you’d shed your skin?

Those weren’t the only ones we loved. Here’s a few that brought the memories flooding back:

Nomzamor: When your teacher brought their child to school you’ll think they are some sort of celebrity #PrimarySchoolMemories

The Black Inferno: #PrimarySchoolMemories looking at the Grade 7 pupiles[sic] like they had achieved soo much in life & wondering if id ever get there!

Luvuyo Zibaya: The boss look you gave everyone in class when the teacher gave you her car keys to fetch her files … #PrimarySchoolMemories

Happy Birthday Desmond Tutu

Today (7 October) marks World Smile Day. More importantly (and somewhat coincidentally) it also marks the 85th birthday of Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

Along with Nelson Mandela, he is arguable one of South Africa’s greatest citizens and never short of a kind word or sage piece of advice. Here are a few that everyone would do well to remember, and especially so in today’s world, where hate and anger seems to come all too naturally:

“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.”

“If you want peace, you don’t talk to your friends. You talk to your enemies.”

“Forgiveness is an absolute necessity for continued human existence.”

“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.”

Happy Birthday to the man with all the smiles from all of us at media update.

*Image courtesy of The Desmond Tutu Peace Foundation