Dr Vuyo Nyembezi appointed group executive for technology at SABC

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The SABC has announced the permanent appointment of Dr Vuyo Nyembezi as group executive for technology.

The SABC has appointed Dr Vuyo Nyembezi as its group executive for technology.

Vuyo brings over two decades of broadcasting and technology leadership experience, having played a significant role in driving operational excellence, infrastructure modernisation, and digital transformation across the organisation.

After acting in the role during a critical phase of digital transformation, Vuyo’s permanent appointment is expected to help advance the SABC’s vision to become a digitally enabled public broadcaster.

The public broadcaster noted that the appointment followed an exhaustive and competitive recruitment process in a LinkedIn post.

SABC CEO, Nomsa Chabeli, welcomed the appointment, saying: “Dr. Nyembezi’s leadership and dedication to innovation continue to position the SABC for a digitally empowered future. We are confident that his expertise will further strengthen the corporation’s ability to deliver on its public service mandate.”

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