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IPO statement on new SABC GCEO

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:04

The Independent Producers Organisation (IPO) has issued the following statement congratulating Lulama Mokhobo – a former chairperson of the IPO – on her appointment as Group CEO of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).

The statement reads: “We know that Ms Mokhobo’s experience as both a broadcaster and an independent producer will stand her in good stead and believe that she will be a champion of local content with a keen understanding and concern for the wellbeing of the creative and production sector that provides the SABC with programming.

“We call on all our colleagues both within and out of the SABC to offer Ms Mokhobo their support as she gets to grips with the many challenges that face the SABC and are sure if we all work together we can ensure the public broadcaster will stabilise and grow from strength to strength.

“We wish her luck and strength and offer her our support in this very important position