PRESENTATION TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATION PROCESS

PRESENTATION TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATION PROCESS FOLLOWED IN REGARD TO SABC BOARD NOMINATIONS 31 JULY 2012 AS PRESENTED BY TK NGOMA 1

SABC BOARD NOMINATIONS REFERRAL: A letter dated, 25 April was received from the President of the Republic, Mr JG Zuma: informing the National Assembly of the resignation of Mr Clifford Motsepe, in terms of Section 15 (2) of the Broadcasting Act (No 4 of 1999), from South African Broadcasting Corporation Board with effect from 13 April 2012. requesting the National Assembly to recommend a candidate for appointment, in terms of Section 13 of the Broadcasting Act, for the unexpired portion of the period for which Mr Motsepe was appointed, i. e until 9 January 2015. The matter was referred to the Committee for consideration and report on 7 May 2012. 2

ADVERTISING CALLING FOR NOMINATIONS NATIONAL NEWSPAPERS 18 MAY 2012 – Mail & Guardian (English) 20 MAY 2012 – City Press (English) 20 MAY 2012 – Rapport (Afrikaans) REGIONAL NEWSPAPER 21 MAY 2012 – Ilanga Newspaper (Isi. Zulu) COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER 30 MAY 2012 – Mmega District News (Setswana) Closing date: Total Costs: 22 June 2012 AT 16: 00 R 103 852. 90 3

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RECEIVED NOMINATIONS • By Friday, 22 June 2012 at 16: 00, 38 nominations were received. • Only one late application was received on Friday, 22 June 2012 at 16: 30. • 39 nominations were received. • The Committee must take a decision whether or not it will consider the late application. 5

WHAT HAS BEEN DONE THUS FAR? • All 39 CV’s were summarised • Qualifications checks were verified • Security clearance results are still pending 6

WAY FORWARD • Shorlist candidates for the SABC Board • Interview shortlisted candidates • Report to the House 7

THANK YOU 8