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MDDA APPOINTS MR. AYABULELA PORO AS SENIOR MANAGER: COMMUNICATIONS AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENTS

MDDA WELCOMES MR. AYABULELA PORO AS SENIOR MANAGER: COMMUNICATIONS AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENTS ​ 

02 January 2025


  • Johannesburg, South Africa, 02 January 2025 – The Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Ayabulela Poro as Senior Manager: Communications and Stakeholder Engagements, effective 02 January 2025.

    Mr. Poro is a distinguished Communications and Marketing professional with a remarkable career spanning over 15 years in media, journalism, and corporate communications. He holds an Honours Degree in Journalism from the University of the Witwatersrand and a Diploma in Journalism from Walter Sisulu University (WSU).

    Before joining the MDDA, Mr. Poro served as the Communications and Marketing Manager for the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital and the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund. His impressive portfolio also includes tenures at renowned organizations such as the Mail & Guardian and Media Monitoring Africa.

    Known for his strategic approach, Aya, as he is fondly called, has excelled in developing insight-driven communications strategies that strengthen brand positioning and stakeholder engagement. His passion for democracy, media freedom, and human rights in South Africa underscores his commitment to using his expertise to create meaningful impact.

    “The MDDA is confident that Mr. Poro's leadership will enhance the agency's mission to promote media diversity, support community media initiatives, and foster stakeholder collaboration. We warmly welcome him to the team and look forward to his contributions in advancing the MDDA's goals,” said Ms Shoeshoe Qhu, Chief Executive Officer, MDDA.

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