National Lottery Board grants funding to community radio station in Soweto
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What happened
The National Lottery Board provided a grant to JoziFM, a community radio station operating in Soweto. The station has been embroiled in internal conflict for nearly ten years between a board and a chief executive officer. This conflict includes accusations regarding more than R30 million that remains unaccounted for, despite the National Lottery Board having given the JoziFM board a R34.8m grant around 2014.
From mg.co.za
Why it matters
The funding supports community media in Soweto. The grant comes while the station is dealing with severe internal disputes, including the board firing the CEO and the CEO appointing a new board. These conflicts center on the management and accountability of the station's finances.
From mg.co.za
Who's involved
- SowetoLocation where the community radio station operates