The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) announced the permanent appointment of Vuyo Nyembezi as its group executive for technology, effective 15 May 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The public broadcaster said Nyembezi’s appointment followed an exhaustive and competitive recruitment process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Nyembezi has been serving in the acting capacity of the role and has already provided steady leadership to the technology division during a critical period,” the SABC said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“A seasoned operational technology and broadcasting engineering executive, Nyembezi brings more than 20 years of experience within the broadcasting industry and the SABC environment.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He has held various leadership positions across the public broadcaster’s business, where he contributed to operational excellence, technology innovation, infrastructure modernisation, and strategic information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nyembezi holds a PhD in Business Management, an MBA, and extensive executive development qualifications in strategy, innovation, and broadcast management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Nyembezi has demonstrated outstanding leadership, professionalism, and commitment to the SABC during his time in the acting role,” SABC chief operating officer, Lungile Binza, said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“His appointment is a testament to his strategic capability, institutional knowledge, and passion for building a digitally-enabled and future-focused public broadcaster.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SABC CEO Nomsa Chabeli said Nyembezi’s appointment reflected the public broadcaster’s commitment to strong leadership and becoming a digitally enabled public broadcaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Please join me in congratulating Nyembezi on his appointment and wishing him every success in his new role,” Chabeli said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Commenting on his appointment, Nyembezi said the SABC occupied an important place in South Africans’ lives and that technology would remain central to enabling the SABC to fulfil its mandate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I look forward to continuing to work with colleagues across the organisation as we build a digitally empowered and future-ready public broadcaster,” he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the role, Nyembezi will lead the public broadcaster through the next phase of its digital transformation journey to ensure it is well-positioned for the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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