members who are candidates who have no broadcasting experience for the required stated in the Broadcasting Act, such as Mr David Maimela who is an ANC activist. Professor Cooper in particular as a candidate we strongly disagree with. He had no broadcasting experience and during his tenure as VC at the University of Durban Westville, a report by the Minister of education, found him to be manipulative and prone to surrounding himself with accolades. We have submitted a pie to get that report. We believe the Professor Cooper will destroy the SABC. During the interview we came across as evident and he will not be a team player. Professor Cooper displayed disdained for members of the committee, which is worrisome. His untiring attitude was further delayed when he quoted to be saying people who participate online dating are retarded. This is not the kind of person that should on SABC Board, and we have written to President Cyril Ramaphosa, to say that he must not be included on the SABC Board. In the Fifth Parliament, my colleague Vayon Caperd, Mr James Selfe ... And a DA caucus have made it our mission restore the integrity of the SABC. Our present mission to sure a truly independent public