The new SABC board
President Jacob Zuma announced earlier this week the appointment of the 12 non-executive members of the SABC board, effective 10 January 2010. Dr Ben Ngubane is designated as chairperson and Felleng Sekha as deputy chairperson of the board.
Members
- Cedric Sabelo Gina
- Philippa “Pippa” Green
- Desmond Golding
- Peter John Harris
- Barbara Masekela
- Magathe Mello
- Nkotomane Motsepe
- Baldwin “Ben'' Ngubane
- David Niddrie
- Claire O'Neil
- Felleng Sekha
- Suzanne Vos
Dr Ngubane, a former Minister of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology and former South African ambassador to Japan, will bring the necessary expertise and depth of experience required in a weighty position of this nature.
Sekha brings extensive experience in the broadcasting and telecommunications sectors, having served in various positions, including as chairperson of the Independent Broadcasting Authority and the National Telecommunications Forum. She was also actively involved in the telecommunications policy process leading to the enactment of the South African Telecommunications Act, which will assist the board in this era of convergence between telecommunications and broadcasting.
The President wished the new members well in their task of strengthening the public broadcaster and building a SABC that will execute the mandate of informing, educating and entertaining citizens and the world effectively and efficiently.
