THE SABC has spoken out after rumours circulated about the song of the year being selected by certain people.
The public broadcaster released a statement on Thursday, 28 December assuring listeners that there won't be any sabotage to any artist who has entered for the song of the year and if there is, there will be an investigation.
The public broadcaster said it believes in fair and equal opportunity for everyone.
This after rumours circulated that some people in management were involved in campaigning for song of the year.
"The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has noted a social media post purporting to be a media enquiry with a set of statements or questions relating to the Ukhozi FM business manager. There are various allegations which have been made and some are personal in nature and others would require the corporation to look into should there be any evidence available to prove the allegations," read the statement.
They further said the allegations came at a time when most of the SABC's radio stations are implementing their song of the year campaigns.
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According to the public broadcaster, it recently noted with concern the continued pattern of trying to disrupt and devalue some of the campaigns.
"SABC Radio management is proud of Ukhozi FM's ability to push through the obstacles and always deliver a successful campaign that not only builds audiences, but secures revenue for the corporation.
"The SABC would like to assure the public and relevant stakeholders that the song of the year campaigns at all the participating radio stations are subject to stringent criteria setting processes, and sound measures have been put in place for the counting of the votes and announcement of the winners. Ukhozi FM is no exception and has complied with all SABC governance processes," they said.
