Ndlovu said on Twitter she is ‘ready to serve indeed’, and that the appointment is ‘an honour and a privilege’.
TV and radio personality Masechaba Ndlovu has been appointed as the spokesperson for Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa.
According to People, the appointment was announced by Mthethwa on his Twitter account on Thursday morning.
Mthethwa followed this by listing some of Ndlovu’s achievements such as that she is has a “Pan African brand”, is a seasoned media practitioner and has been at the forefront of advocating truth & justice.
Furthermore, he says that Ndlovu is a “dynamic trailblazer” who has ” immense contribution towards the African media landscape” even calling her one of the “most influential women on the continent”.
He ended his statement by saying that the department is looking forward to working with an “eminent and diligent leader”.
It is an honour and a privilege. I am ready to serve indeed. https://t.co/9buyzFvudf
— Masechaba Ndlovu (@MasechabaNdlovu) March 12, 2020
I am pleased to welcome @MasechabaNdlovu to the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture as my newly appointed Spokesperson. As a Department, we know that you will play an integral part in executing our motto of "laying the foundation for greatness". pic.twitter.com/na0TlqpLkj
— Min. Nathi Mthethwa (@NathiMthethwaSA) March 12, 2020
@MasechabaNdlovu is a Pan-African brand and a seasoned media practioner who has played a significant role in the arts fraternity. As someone who possesses passion for people, she has constantly been in the forefront of advocating for truth and justice. pic.twitter.com/13V32NPCTb
— Min. Nathi Mthethwa (@NathiMthethwaSA) March 12, 2020