He takes over from Jimi Matthews, who resigned yesterday.
The SABC is expected to confirm the appointment at a press conference this afternoon.
Aguma has been serving as the broadcaster’s Chief Financial Officer.
SABC Board Chairperson Mbulaheni Maguvhe made the announcement appointment during a special staff meeting at Auckland Park this afternoon.
Maguvhe reportedly re-assured employees that there is no crisis at the public broadcaster despite threats of a strike by some senior journalists, who are concerned about the broadcaster’s editorial direction.
