Zuma gets new spokesperson

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has appointed his special envoy, Mac Maharaj to take over an additional task of being the spokesperson, the Presidency said on Wednesday.

Maharaj who is currently the special envoy handling especially matters in North Africa and the Middle East, and is a member of the Zimbabwe facilitation team will start his new duties with immediate effect.

The Presidency said the former spokesperson, Zizi Kodwa, was in the position on an acting basis.

Kodwa will continue with his tasks as communication adviser, the high office said.

Maharaj is a former transport minister and veteran ANC and SA Communist Party member.