Speaker responds to president regarding SABC Board recommendations

12 April 2023

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Nosiviwe, Mapisa-Nqakula, has responded to President Cyril Ramaphosa on his correspondence seeking clarification regarding the National Assembly’s resolution recommending the appointment of the candidates for the SABC board.

The President had enquired about the legal status of the additional three names on the list of board nominees approved by the Assembly last year.

On the Speaker's request, the portfolio committee on communications and digital technologies reflected on the President's inquiry and sought a legal opinion, resulting in a conclusion that the Speaker has now conveyed to the President.

The Speaker has confirmed that the resolution adopted by the National Assembly last year is lawful and that the President is not precluded from selecting a candidate from the reserve pool of three names in case any of the 12 names are not legally appointable.

The Speaker's reply to the President was sent on Tuesday.

Issued by Moloto Mothapo, Media Officer, Parliament, 12 April 2023