Peter Bruce new BDFM publisher

Cape Town - Peter Bruce, editor of the Business Day newspaper, has been named publisher of BDFM Publishers, a report says.

His appointment comes after the departure of MD Mzi Malunga.

BDFM, which also owns Summit TV and the Financial Mail, is a joint venture between Avusa and Pearson in the UK.

Bruce who has been with BDFM for 11 years, will retain responsibility for editorial strategy, BDLive reported.

In the interim, deputy editor of Business Day Pearl Sebolao, will act as editor until a replacement for Bruce is appointed.

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