Communications Committee shortlists candidates for SABC Board

15 Aug 2013

The Portfolio Committee on Communications met yesterday to shortlist candidates for the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) Board. After thorough examination of the submitted nominations, the Committee unanimously shortlisted 37 out of 147.

The shortlisted candidates for the SABC board are:

1. Adv Zola Majavu
2. Ms Amanda Madikiza
3. Ms Claire O'Neil
4. Mr Darkey Ephraim Afrika
5. Ms Deborah Angelique Thompson
6. Dr Aaron Tshidzumba
7. Ms Hope Zinde
8. Prof Johannes Jacobus Rossouw
9. Ms Kate Skinner
10. Mr Krish Naidoo
11. Mr Martin Mhlanga
12. Ms Merle O'Brien
13. Mr Joe Makhafola
14. Mr John Matisson
15. Mr Lazaurus Serobe
16. Mr Lumko Mtimde
17. Mr Paul Serote
18. Ms Rachel Kadilaas
19. Mr Ronnie Lubisi
20. Mr Thembinkosi King Bonakele
21. Ms Charlotte Mampane
22. Ms Constance Seoposengwe
23. Ms Dudusile Ledwaba
24. Ms Zandile Ellen Tshabalala
25. Ms Leah Khumalo
26. Ms Noluthando Gosa
27. Ms Nomvuyo Memory Mhlakaza
28. Prof Bongani Khumalo
29. Prof Mbulaheni Obert Maguvhe
30. Prof Thidziambi Sylvia Tshivhase-Phendla
31. Mr Mahmood Mia
32. Prof William Gumede
33. Colonel Sipho Majimbozi
34. Prof Theodore Mncedisi Jordan
35. Mr Thulani Tshefuta
36. Mr Tshilidzi Ratshitanga
37. Mr Vusumuzi Mavuso

The Committee would like to thank the candidates that have availed themselves to be nominated to serve on the Board.

The Committee further emphasises that the order of short-listed nominations is not a reflection of preference. Interviews of the shortlisted candidates are scheduled to take place from Tuesday, 20 August 2013 until Friday, 23 August 2013 in Parliament.

Statement issued by Faith Kwaza (Ms), Parliamentary Communication Services, August 15 2013

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