President Cyril Ramaphosa has in terms of section 13(1) of the Broadcasting Act, 1999 (Act No.4 of 1999) as amended, appointed the following persons as non-executive members of the Board of SABC for five years effective from the date of the publication of notice in the government gazette.
- 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.
In terms of section 13(3) of the Act, President Ramaphosa designated Mr Khathutshelo Ramukumba as Chairperson and Ms Nomvuyiso Batyi as the Deputy Chairperson of the SABC Board.
[perfectpullquote align=”full” bordertop=”false” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]“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, “said President Ramaphosa.[/perfectpullquote]
