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Chris Maroleng Appointed as SABC’s New Chief Operating Officer

The South African Broadcasting Corporate (SABC) has officially appointed MTN Executive, Chris Maroleng as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the broadcaster.  Maroleng will be replacing Hlaudi Motsweneng who was expelled last year.    Maroleng’s appointment will be effective from tomorrow, February 1. “I accept the position at the SABC with deep humility, and […]

By Wendy Mothata
06-02-18 13:18
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The South African Broadcasting Corporate (SABC) has officially appointed MTN Executive, Chris Maroleng as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the broadcaster. 

Maroleng will be replacing Hlaudi Motsweneng who was expelled last year.   

Maroleng’s appointment will be effective from tomorrow, February 1.

“I accept the position at the SABC with deep humility, and appreciate the confidence that the board has shown in me. I look forward to playing a role, as part of the executive team, in transforming the SABC into a world-class public broadcaster that is responsive to the needs of all South Africans,“ said Maroleng.

The SABC said that it was pleased and satisfied with the appointment process of Maroleng and it has “followed all legal and governance requirements “ 

SABC board chairperson, Bongumusa Makhathini, said that Maroleng has demonstrated demonstrated considerable management and financial acumen, and he is familiar with the cutting-edge Fourth Industrial Revolution issues that the SABC needs to embrace going forward. He understands South Africa’s legislative and regulatory environment and his knowledge of broadcasting on the continent is invaluable as the SABC develops its coverage of‚ and in Africa.

Maroleng holds BA (Hons) and MA degrees from the University of Cape Town and has received several post-graduate scholarships and awards. He is an accomplished South African with successful careers at senior management level in television‚ telecommunications and corporate affairs, Makhathini said in a statement.

Maroleng is known for his famous quote “don’t touch me on my studio” which he uttered during a heated studio debate with former AWB Secretary General Andre Virsagie on eNCA in 2010. 

On his Twitter profile he describes himself as: “Inspired by Africa. Family-first. God-fearing. Gadget-geek.”

Political journalist Stephen Grootes said: “Is this the start of really big changes?”

Maroleng’s previous experience includes eNCA news anchor, Researcher at the Institute for Security Studies and he was recently executive for group corporate affairs at MTN. 

By Wendy Mothata