South Africa, Aug. 15 -- Instead, it says it has "initiated an organisational design review to ensure that the sales function is fit for purpose, both for the current market realities and for the future".

It states that the intent of this process is not to cut costs, but "realign roles, reorganise functions, and create efficiencies that better serve our mandate and commercial objectives".

It further says that the final structure may result in the same number of roles or even an increase, depending on the outcome of the consultation process and that "all affected employees will have the opportunity to be considered for roles in the new structure".

"It is, therefore, misleading and irresponsible to report that the SABC's objective is to ...