SABC gets ally in soccer saga

29 August 2007 - 02:00
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The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has come out in support of the SABC in its tussle over radio broadcasting rights with the Premier Soccer League (PSL). The union says it believed the matter was influenced by commissions PSL negotiators stood to gain on any new deals.

The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has come out in support of the SABC in its tussle over radio broadcasting rights with the Premier Soccer League (PSL). The union says it believed the matter was influenced by commissions PSL negotiators stood to gain on any new deals.

"CWU believes the PSL policy on commissions does influence the attitude of its management and negotiators against the public broadcaster," a CWU statement said yesterday. - Sapa