SABC acting chief operating officer resigns

12 August 2019 4:05 PM

The SABC says it will immediately start the process of appointing a new chief operating officer following the resignation of Craig van Rooyen, who is acting in the position.

Van Rooyen, who was group executive for technology, cited personal reasons.

He was appointed just four months ago after Chris Maroleng was fired for gross negligence.

Eyewitness News reporter Clement Manyathela has more.

They are saying he has cited personal reasons for leaving. When you speak to organisations like the Media Monitoring Africa, they speak about how this is a setback for this cast-strapped institution because at this stage the SABC needs leadership.
— Clement Manyathela, Reporter - EWN

I spoke to the SABC spokesperson who says they will immediately start the process of appointing a permanent COO.
— Clement Manyathela, Reporter - EWN

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