President Jacob Zuma has appointed SABC board members recommended by parliament‚ his office announced on Tuesday.
The announcement follows looming court action after Zuma missed a deadline to approve the new board. He was accused of deliberately delaying the decision for political reasons.
Bongumusa Makhathini is chairperson‚ with Febe Potgieter-Gqubule as his deputy‚ the presidency said.
Other board members are:
- Krish Naidoo
- Khanyisile Kweyama
- John Matisonn
- Mathatha Tsedu
- Rachel Kalidass
- Michael Markovitz
- Victor Rambau
- Dinkwanyane Mohuba
- Jack Phalane
Media Monitoring Africa had planned to file an urgent court interdict on Tuesday to compel the president to appoint the SABC board.
Zuma appoints SABC board
President Jacob Zuma has appointed SABC board members recommended by parliament‚ his office announced on Tuesday.
The announcement follows looming court action after Zuma missed a deadline to approve the new board. He was accused of deliberately delaying the decision for political reasons.
Bongumusa Makhathini is chairperson‚ with Febe Potgieter-Gqubule as his deputy‚ the presidency said.
Other board members are:
Media Monitoring Africa had planned to file an urgent court interdict on Tuesday to compel the president to appoint the SABC board.
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