SABC board to be appointed after inquiry
President Jacob Zuma will wait for the National Assembly to conclude its inquiry into the SABC before appointing an interim board for the public broadcaster.
President Zuma recently accepted the resignation of the last remaining member, and chairperson of the board, Professor Mbulaheni Maguvhe.
"Maguvhe was the only board member left, after two members resigned last month and according the Broadcasting Act of 1998, the National Assembly may after an inquiry and by the adoption of a resolution, recommend the dissolution of the SABC Board," the statement read.
The President is required by the Broadcasting Act to appoint an interim board consisting of three executive members of the board and five people recommended by the National Assembly.
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"The Broadcasting Act requires the President to appoint the interim board within 10 days of receiving recommendations from the National Assembly," the presidency said.
The interim board will serve for no longer than six months where after a permanent board should be appointed.
"The President will wait for the National Assembly to conclude its inquiry. Any further decision regarding the SABC board will be guided by the recommendations of the National Assembly," the Presidency said.