Morwe puts to rest SABC rumours

Transet National Ports Authority CE Tau Morwe has strongly denied any possible move to the top post at SABC. Following media speculation that he had been identified as a strong contender for the position of Group CEO of the SABC, Morwe said he was committed to remaining at the helm of TNPA, at least for the foreseeable future, while overseeing various business strategies at the state-owned company that are aimed at buttressing the South African economy. Referring to the media reports, Morwe commented: “I am honoured that I am been considered as worthy of heading and leading the financial and operational turnaround of the SABC. “However, I have requested head hunters for the SABC top job to withdraw my name as a prospective candidate." Since taking over as head of TNPA earlier this year, he has focused on turning the business around, he said. Various developments aimed at making South African ports and harbours globally competitive, whilst stimulating Africa’s economic growth, were at an advanced stage, he added. “I cannot desert this post during this challenging period which is also bursting with potential for efficiency and productivity.”