National Assembly gives green light for new SABC board
The National Assembly has approved the names of the candidates nominated to serve on the SABC board.
MPs approved the names during a plenary sitting on Tuesday.
The filling of 12 non-executive board vacancies follows the expiry of the term of the previous board on 15 October.
The candidates include former SABC News head Phathiswa Magopeni, Magdalene Moonsamy, Mpho Tsedu, Prof Franz Krüger, Dr Renee Horne; Adv Tseliso Thipanyane; Khathutshelo Ramukumba; Nomvuyiso Batyi; Aifheli Makhwanya; Rearabetsoe Motaung; David Maimela and Dinkwanyane Mohuba.
Three additional names were also selected to serve as a reserve pool to cater for any eventuality given the period it took to complete the process.
The candidates include former Prasa boss Zolani Matthews; former ICASA executive Palesa Kadi and former SABC executive Quentin Green.
"A total of 120 nominations were received, including names that appeared more than once, due to some individuals being nominated by different people and/or organisations. In its report to the NA, the committee recommended 12 candidates based on their performance during the interview process," said Parliament spokesperson Moloto Mothapo
The candidates will now be sent to the president for his consideration and appointment.
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