a) The former Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) resigned from the SABC with effect from 1 February 2009. Settlement and restraint of trade agreements were signed between the chairperson of the interim board and the former GCEO on 14 August 2009. An amount of R7.4 million was due to the former GCEO by the end of October 2009. b) Thirty-four (34) employees were suspended with pay during the period April 2006 until August 2009 (one employee suspended twice). They were suspended for different reasons; inter alia, dishonesty, unauthorised industrial action and contravention of the PFMA. It is estimated that the total salary cost of the suspended officials amounted to R8,3 million. c) Individuals at Group Executive level were not adhering to internal policies and procedures. d) Allegations of nepotism and favouritism in the Sales and Marketing Division, including allegations of unilateral changes having been made to the payment of commission to staff without proper consultation, were reported. e) Concerns were raised about the ability and qualifications of management to properly and effectively manage the organization. f) Although the SABC and SAPS received evidence under oath that an employee received a cash kickback (corrupt benefit) from a supplier, he remained an employee. g) Although an employee was found guilty on serious charges in a disciplinary hearing, certain employees were trying to stop the intended civil recovery against the employee.