By: Natasha Archary
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the appointment of the new SABC Board of Directors.
On Tuesday, 18 April, the President shared the amended appointments of the non-executive members of the SABC Board, who will serve a term of 5-years.
The term will be effective from the date of the publication notice which will be published in the Government Gazette.
In terms of Sectin 13 (1) of the Broadcasting Act, 1999 (Act No.4 of 1999), the SABC Board of Directors are as follows:
- 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.
Ramaphosa also assigned Mr Khathutshelo Ramukumba as Chairperson and Ms Nomvuyiso Batyi as Deputy Chairperson of the SABC Board.
“The SABC is a vital institution of our constitutional democracy. I trust the newly appointed board members will work hard at ensuring that South Africa continues to benefit from a stable, independent and effective national public broadcaster.”
The appointment of the SABC Board comes 6-months after the previous Board’s term had ended.
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