The SABC is the nation's public broadcaster, providing news, educational and entertainment content.
SAMIC says that Chabeli has extensive experience in corporate leadership as a visionary, as well as a strong sense of patriotism and exceptional leadership qualities.
SAMIC firmly believes that Chabeli will play a crucial role in stabilising the SABC and turning it around to being a leading broadcaster once more in South Africa and the continent, with the full support of the South African government, SABC board and staff.
SAMIC adds that as music plays a crucial role in the daily operations of SABC, it looks forward to forging a strong partnership with the SABC through Chabeli and her team.
The improvement of these crucial relations between the SABC and SAMIC will:
- ensure a mutually beneficial environment for both organisations
- drive innovation, and
- create a more vibrant music and broadcast landscape in the country.
"SAMIC is excited to embark on this new chapter with Chabeli at the helm of SABC," says Vusi Leeuw, president of SAMIC. "Her appointment comes at a critical time as we celebrate 30 years of our nation's democracy in 2024. Working together for the success and growth of both the music industry and SABC is essential for driving positive change in our country."
SAMIC is a professional body representing:
- musicians
- producers
- labels
- venues, and
- stakeholders in the South African music industry.
SAMIC concludes that, with a unified voice, it works tirelessly to promote the growth, development and sustainability of the music sector, fostering a supportive environment for artists and our stakeholders.