The SABC board says its mediation attempts with suspended group chief executive Dali Mpofu have been blocked by his insistence that his suspension be lifted before negotiations, SABC news reported on Wednesday.

Board chairperson Khanyisiwe Mkhonza told the public broadcaster that the board had already suggested names of potential mediators to facilitate the process.

The suspension issue is also due to be considered by the Johannesburg High Court next week.

Meanwhile, the board indicated it would have concluded its internal investigation into news head Snuki Zikalala's suspension by the time his case came up again before the CCMA next week, the SABC reported.

Sapa