Following mounting public pressure, President Cyril Ramaphosa has finally appointed a new board for the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).
SABC board
In a statement on Tuesday, the Presidency said Ramaphosa had appointed 12 non-executive members of the board for a period of five years in terms of section 13(1) of the Broadcasting Act.
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The president designated Khathutshelo Ramukumba as the chairperson and Nomvuyiso Batyi as the deputy chairperson of the SABC board.
The following members will serve on the new board:
- Dr. Renee Horne;
- Adv Tseliso Thipanyane;
- Mr Khathutshelo Ramukumba;
- Ms. Nomvuyiso Batyi;
- Ms Phathiswa Magopeni;
- Ms. Aifheli Makhwanya;
- Ms Magdalene Moonsamy;
- Ms. Rearabetsoe Motaung;
- Mr. David Maimela;
- Mr Dinkwanyane Mohuba;
- Mr Mpho Tsedu; and
- Ms Palesa Kadi.
This is a developing story. More to follow.
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