Media Statement: Communications and Digital Technologies Committee Adopts Report with 12 Recommended Names to Fill SABC Board Vacancies

Parliament, Thursday, 24 November 2022 - The Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, having deliberated on its subcommittee's recommendation on candidates that should be considered for appointment as non-executive members of the Board of the South African Broadcasting Corporation, has adopted a final report with a list of 12 recommended names.

The names are Dr Renee Horne, Adv Tseliso Tipanyane, Mr Khathutshelo Ramakumba, Prof Franz Krüger, Ms Nomvuyiso Batyi, Ms Phathiswa Magopeni, Ms Aifheli Makhwanya, Ms Magdalene Moonsamy, Ms Rearabetsoe Motaung, Mr David Maimela, Mr Dinkwanyane Mohuba and Mr Mpho Tsedu.

The committee's report will be tabled in the National Assembly (NA) for further consideration. The Speaker of the NA will then forward the recommended names to the President for appointment in terms of section 13 of the Broadcasting Act.

The committee has also resolved on the recommendation of its subcommittee to include an additional reserve list of three names to cater for any eventuality, given the length of the process. Candidates on the reserve list are Mr Zolani Methews, Ms Palesa Kadi and Mr Quentin Green.

ISSUED BY THE PARLIAMENTARY COMMUNICATION SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATION AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES, MR BOYCE MANELI.

For media enquiries or interviews with the Chairperson, please contact the committee's Media Officer:
Name: Justice Molafo (Mr)
Cell: 081 424 7481
E-mail: [email protected]