Radio & Audio News South Africa

Chris Meyiwa new Gagasi MD

Christopher Meyiwa has assumed the role of MD of Gagasi 99.5 with immediate effect, the radio station announced today, Tuesday, 17 August 2010. Acting MD Rene Schutte will resume her position at the head office in Johannesburg.
Christopher Meyiwa, newly appointed MD of Gagasi FM.
Christopher Meyiwa, newly appointed MD of Gagasi FM.

Comments Peter-Paul Ngwenya, chairman of Gagasi 99.5, "We welcome Chris on board. His experience in management and in the consumer markets will be invaluable in leading Gagasi 99.5 in its next stage of growth as we strengthen Gagasi 99.5's position as KZN's number one music radio station."

Meyiwa joins the KwaZulu-Natal station after a successful 17-year career at South African Breweries (SAB), where he managed a number of regional business centres, including the South Gauteng region. He previously also worked at Ernst &Young.

Born and bred in Umlazi, Meyiwa is a KZN boy at heart and, according to station management, has an intrinsic understanding of this growing market. He holds a B Sc degree from the University of Zululand, a B Compt (Hons) from Wits and an MBL from UNISA.

For more, go to www.gagasi995.co.za.

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