NAB Announces 2026 Executive Leadership

Johannesburg, South Africa – 11 February 2026

NAB Announces 2026 Executive Leadership

The NAB is pleased to announce the appointment of Philly Moilwa, Head of Policy and Regulatory Affairs at the SABC, as Chairperson of its Executive Committee (Exco), and Lara Kantor, General Manager of Regulatory Affairs at MultiChoice, as Deputy Chairperson. These appointments were confirmed at the NAB’s first Exco meeting of 2026.

Both Moilwa and Kantor are highly respected industry leaders with extensive experience and longstanding involvement in the NAB and its Exco. The Exco is made up of non-executive members and serves as the organisation’s principal decision-making body, representing the NAB’s diverse membership from across the broadcasting sector. The Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson are elected for a two-year term.

NAB Executive Director Nadia Bulbulia expressed appreciation to outgoing Chairperson Nick Grubb, the Chief Executive of Radio at Kagiso Media, for his exemplary leadership and dedication in representing NAB members during key industry processes. “We extend our sincere gratitude to Nick Grubb for his outstanding contribution. We are confident that Philly Moilwa and Lara Kantor will continue to advance the interests of our members and strengthen the broadcasting industry. We’re pleased that Nick will continue to serve on the NAB Exco, albeit no longer as Chair,” Bulbulia said.

Bulbulia further welcomed new Exco members Kgothatso Mampa (Primedia Broadcasting), Thato Toko (Sentech) and Dave Tiltmann (AME/ Kaya 959). “We thank all members, for their willingness to serve on the NAB Exco in 2026,” she added.

In addition to the Exco, the NAB comprises four standing committees. Broadcaster participation in these committees is high, meaning the NAB is able to draw on a wide breadth of expertise and knowledge within the broadcasting community for its various programmes.

NAB Committee Leadership for 2026

Commercial Radio Committee

Chairperson: Kgothatso Mampa (Primedia Broadcasting)
Deputy Chairperson: Judy Monyela (SABC)

Television Committee

Chairperson: Philippa Rafferty (e.tv)
Deputy Chairperson: Greg Clur (Faith Terrestrial)

Technical Committee

Chairperson: Andy Louis (Telemedia)
Deputy Chairperson: Thato Toko (Sentech)

Community Radio Committee

Chairperson: Franklin Huizies (Jozi FM)
Deputy Chairperson: Wilma van Schalkwyk (Radio Pulpit)

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About the NAB

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is a voluntary industry association established in 1993 to promote the development of a sustainable and dynamic broadcasting system in South Africa. The NAB champions the principles of democracy, freedom of expression, and diversity of voices, serving as the collective voice of the country’s broadcasting industry.

Its membership spans all three tiers of broadcasters—public, private, and community—as well as signal distributors and industry associates. Since the advent of democracy, the NAB has played a pivotal role in policy and regulatory processes impacting the sector.

Funded entirely by its members, the NAB works to create a favourable environment for a vibrant broadcasting industry. The NAB members also established the Broadcasting Complaints Commission of South Africa (BCCSA), which is formally recognised by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA).