Communications Minister Dina Pule on Wednesday, 15 February 2012, announced the appointment of a new chief financial officer for the SABC, a day after chairman Ben Ngubane said alleged spending of more than R500000 on a private shuttle service for executives would be probed.
The troubled broadcaster had been without an acting chief financial officer since Robin Nicholson's contract was not renewed at the end of June last year, one of three top posts that had been vacant for almost a year.
Ms Pule announced the appointment of Gugu Duda as the new chief financial officer. Ms Duda's five-year contract, which runs from March 1, follows the appointment of CEO Lulama Mokhobo last month.
"Ms Duda has the relevant qualifications, skills, capabilities and experience required for the position," Ms Pule said. "She has extensive executive, financial and strategic leadership experience. A chartered accountant by training, Ms Duda was previously chief financial officer for internet and telephone banking at First National Bank."
According to the department, Ms Duda's previous experience includes stints at Wipcapital and AngloGold Ashanti, where she was vice-president for strategy and risk integration for Africa.
Reports last Tuesday quoted Dr Ngubane saying he wanted a team to investigate whether money spent on a shuttle service for executives was excessive.
Kate Skinner, co-ordinator of SABC watchdog Save Public Broadcasting, said it was important that the top positions be filled as soon as possible. "We believe it's important that the top three posts are filled and that the progress means it's moving in a positive direction."
Source: Business Day
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