Thami Ka Plaatjie replaces Peter Harris who suddenly, surprisingly, resigned last year following infighting and power struggles within the SABC board. Thami Ka Plaatjie is a non-executive member of the SABC board.
"I wish Thami Ka Plaatjie all the best in his new responsibilities and we are confident that he will serve to the best of his ability," says president Jacob Zuma said in a statement.
