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Thami Ka Plaatjie appointed to SABC Board

President Jacob Zuma has appointed Thami Ka Plaatjie as a non-executive member of the Board of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).

17 Jan 2012

Thami Ka Plaatjie appointed to SABC Board

Ka Plaatjie replaces Peter Harris, who resigned as a member of the board last year.

The President has also designated Ka Plaatjie as the deputy chairperson of the SABC Board.

Source: SAnews.gov.za

SAnews.gov.za is a South African government news service, published by the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS). SAnews.gov.za (formerly BuaNews) was established to provide quick and easy access to articles and feature stories aimed at keeping the public informed about the implementation of government mandates.

Go to: http://www.sanews.gov.za

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