President Jacob Zuma has in terms of section 15A (3) of the Broadcasting Act (Act 4 of 1999), and on the recommendation of the National Assembly, appointed for a period of six months, five members to the Interim Board of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).

The following members have been appointed:
Ms Khanyisile Kweyama
Mr John Matisson
Mr Mathatha Tsedu
Ms Febbe Portgieter-Gqubule
Mr Krish Naidoo

The President has further designated Ms Kweyama and Mr Tsedu as Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the SABC Board respectively.

"Millions of South Africans rely on the public broadcaster for news, information and entertainment. We wish Ms Kweyama and her team well as they begin the important task of leading and revitalizing one of the most important national resources, the SABC," said President Zuma.

 

Issued by the Presidency