SABC CEO Nomsa Chabeli Joins Global Task Force for Public Media

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is proud to announce that its Group Chief Executive Officer, Nomsa Chabeli, has been appointed as a member of the Global Task Force (GTF) for Public Media. This prestigious international body brings together leaders of major public broadcasters to champion the values of public service media in an evolving global landscape.

Chabeli joins an esteemed group of media executives, including Anne Lagercrantz, the new CEO of Swedish Television (SVT), Marie-Philippe Bouchard, President and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada, as well as leaders from the BBC, France Télévisions, ABC Australia, and RNZ (New Zealand).

Recognizing the critical role of public service broadcasting, Chabeli highlighted the challenges facing the industry, stating:

Public service broadcasters are custodians of democracy, culture, and diversity, yet we face immense challenges. From combating misinformation to navigating technological disruption and staying relevant to increasingly fragmented audiences, our mission has never been more crucial.

– Nomsa Chabeli, Group Chief Executive Officer, SABC

We all feel the increasing pressure on public service media worldwide. I am therefore delighted that Nomsa is joining our international roundtable, where we will work together to promote and uphold the values of public service broadcasting worldwide.

– Norbert Himmler, Director-General of ZDF and Chair of the Global Task Force

The Global Task Force for public media exists to defend and promote public media principles such as access, accuracy, accountability, creativity, impartiality, independence, and high journalistic standards, all of which are fundamental to a well-informed and democratic society.
Chabeli’s appointment underscores SABC’s growing influence on the global stage and reaffirms its commitment to serving the South African public with credible, independent, and high-quality content.