Bongani Siqoko named new editor of the Sunday Times

24 November 2015 - 13:37 By Staff Reporter
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Bongani Siqoko
Bongani Siqoko
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Daily Dispatch Editor Bongani Siqoko has been appointed editor of the Sunday Times, Times Media announced on Tuesday.

Siqoko will replace Phylicia Oppelt who has accepted a senior position within the group as General Manager, Editorial Projects.

“We are confident that Bongani will succeed in his new position. He has proved an exceptional editor and leader at the Dispatch and will bring a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to his new role, especially as the Sunday Times embarks on a new journey with a fresh design and a new multi-platform future,” said Managing Director Andy Gill.

Oppelt will be involved in Times Media’s Innovation Project to redesign the newspapers as well as prepare them for a digital first environment, among other key initiatives.

“We are delighted that Phylicia will remain in the group and help drive the exciting changes we are implementing across the titles,” said Andrew Bonamour, Times Media CEO.

Siqoko is currently the editor of the East London-based award-winning Daily Dispatch, Saturday Dispatch and DispatchLive. He has been with the Daily Dispatch since November 2004 having held many positions at the newspaper: news editor, managing editor, and deputy editor prior to his appointment as editor in June 2013.

Siqoko holds an MA in International Journalism from City University London, United Kingdom. 

Times Media’s Innovation Project kicked off in September and involves various levels of change within the business, aimed at rejuvenating the design and content of its newspapers and introducing a digital first philosophy.

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