South Africa: Concerns About Zuma Connections of SABC Board Chair, Deputy

On the same day the SABC's board was finally appointed by President Jacob Zuma amid opposition concerns about the political affiliation of his choices for chairperson and deputy chairperson, the High Court also made a ruling that will safeguard the SABC from political interference in the appointment of the broadcaster's top executives.

There were, however, concerns from the DA and the Broadcasting, Electronic, Media and Allied Workers Union (Bemawu) about the politically connected chairperson and deputy chairperson of the board that Zuma appointed.

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