President Jacob Zuma has appointed the members of a new board for the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).

The presidency said on Tuesday that Zuma designated Bongumusa Makhathini as chairperson and Febe Potgieter-Gqubule as deputy chairperson of the board.

The other members who have been appointed for a period of five years, with immediate effect are:

Krish Naidoo, Khanyisile Kweyama, John Matisonn, Mathatha Tsedu, Rachel Kalidass, Michael Markovitz, Victor Rambau, Dinkwanyane Mohuba and Jack Phalane.

"President Zuma wishes all members of the Board all the best during their tenure at the public broadcaster,"  the presidency said.