Solidarity keeping an eye on the SABC
Trade union Solidarity says it will be watching with keen interest, if the four SABC journalists are allowed to go back to work on Wednesday morning.
The Labour court on Tuesday ordered the public broadcaster to reinstate the four.
It found the broadcaster acted unlawfully when it dismissed its senior reporters for challenging the SABC's controversial policy on violent protests.
The union has called for COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng to be held personally liable for the journalists’ legal costs
The SABC has since reversed its protest ban after Communications Authority ICASA declared it invalid and the Helen Suzman Foundation obtained a court interdict.
The Labour court yesterday also granted an interdict prohibiting the public broadcaster from instituting disciplinary hearings against the group.
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Those responsible for the dismissals have five days to submit an affidavit, explaining why they shouldn’t be held personally liable for the legal fees.
Solidarity warned the SABC that they wouldn't hesitate to act if the broadcaster doesn't abide by the order.
The SABC says their lawyers will study the judgement.