SABC has rubbish claims that getting Tbo Touch on one of their stations would cost them a hefty 480 000 monthly.
The star left the station about six years ago to kick-start his own digital station, Touch HD and now two sources reportedly told Sunday World that Tbo Touch was set to return to Metro FM with a monthly pay cheque of R480,000, which the SABC has said is misleading.
Taking to the Metro FM website, the SABC released a short statement refuting claims that they would be paying Tbo Touch that amount on a monthly basis and added that they do not pay for car allowances and other benefits, especially for freelancers.
“The public broadcaster rejects this deliberate misinformation as it is misleading and factually incorrect. The SABC’s GCEO does not get involved in lineup negotiations, as that is the job of program managers and business managers. In addition, the SABC does not pay car allowances and other fringe benefits to freelancers.
The broadcaster said it followed strict guidelines from a regulatory body that dictates its workers’ pay grades.
“The SABC’s radio stations are guided by executive committee- approved standardised freelance rates, which would not see anyone earning even half of the amount quoted in the newspaper. Lastly independent contractors do not get involved in soliciting sales and sponsorship, as the SABC does not have a commission scheme that covers individuals outside sales staff.”
