President Jacob Zuma has in terms of the South African Broadcasting Act (Act no. 4 of 1999), and on the recommendation of the National Assembly, appointed members to the Board of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).

The following persons have been appointed for a period of five years, with immediate effect:

• Ms Febe Potgieter-Gqubule
• Mr Krish Naidoo
• Ms Khanyisile Kweyama
• Mr John Matisonn
• Mr Mathatha Tsedu
• Ms Rachel Kalidass
• Mr Michael Markovitz
• Mr Bongumusa Makhathini
• Mr Victor Rambau
• Mr Dinkwanyane Mohuba and
• Mr Jack Phalane

The President has further designated Mr Bongumusa Makhathini as Chairperson and Ms Febe Potgieter-Gqubule as Deputy Chairperson of the SABC Board.

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