Thank you, House Chairperson. Hon members, in terms of section 5(1)(b) of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa Act, Act 13 of 2000 as amended, the Minister of Communications is required to do the following after receiving the recommended names from this House. In this case the House recommended five names to the Minister, namely, Mr Manyara Rubben Mohlaloga, Ms Nomvuyiso Batyi, Ms Nomonde Gongxeka, Ms Katharina Gloria Shirley Pillay and Mr Khulile Boqwana. After the Minister had considered the five names which were forwarded to her - it is required by legislation that we should submit such names - she was required to nominate three out of the five.
However, before I come to the recommendation of the committee, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr Thabo Makgage and Mr Sibanda for making themselves available to serve the nation as Icasa councillors. We hope their contribution to the sector won't be lost.
Yesterday, 21 November 2012, the committee met to consider the Minister's recommendations in terms of section 5(1)(b) of the Icasa Act of 2000 as amended. The committee resolved to recommend that the House approve the appointment of Mr Manyara Rubben Mohlaloga, Ms Nomvuyiso Batyi and Ms Katharina Gloria Shirley Pillay to serve as Icasa Councillors. Thank you. [Applause.]
There was no debate. Question Put: That the House approve the Minister's recommendation of Mr Manyara Rubben Mohlaloga, Ms Nomvuyiso Batyi and Ms Katharina Gloria Shirley Pillay for appointment to serve on the Council of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa.
Question agreed to.
Mr Manyara Rubben Mohlaloga, Ms Nomvuyiso Batyi and Ms Katharina Gloria Shirley Pillay accordingly recommended for appointment to serve on the Council of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa.