SABC Board Chairperson resigns

17 December 2014

President Jacob Zuma has received and accepted the resignation of Ms Ellen Tshabalala as a board member and chairperson of the Board of the South African Broadcasting Corporation, with immediate effect.

The President thanks Ms Tshabalala for her contribution to the public broadcaster and wishes her all the best in her future endeavours.

According to Section 13(6) of the Broadcasting Act, 1999, the deputy chairperson of the SABC board automatically acts as chairperson until the President designates another chairperson. The deputy chairperson is Professor Mbulaheni Obert Maguvhe.

Statement issued by Mac Maharaj, The Presidency, December 17 2014

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