The Portfolio Committee on Communications, as part of its oversight mandate took a decision to visit Telkom SA in Melkbosstrand on Wednesday, 21 October 2009. The purpose of the visit was to provide Members an opportunity to understand the nature of the work of this entity and to exercise oversight. The delegation consisted of the following Members: Mr I Vadi (Chairperson), Mr SE Kholwane, Ms MN Magazi, Ms WS Newhoudt-Druchen, Ms SR Tsebe (all from the ANC); Mr NJ Van Der Berg (DA) and Mr KM Zondi (IFP). The secretariat consisted of the following parliamentary staff members: Mr Thembinkosi Ngoma (Committee Secretary) and Mr Luvo Nxelewa (Committee Assistant).