Hon House Chairperson, I do not think it will do you any harm when in this House you all vote for the AIC. [Interjections.] The SABC is laden with sporadic governance and financial hurdles. The Portfolio Committee is divided along party lines on suitable candidates to correct the SABC. The AIC should not be bored down into long drawn discussions about which candidates should feature in the board.
Our point of departure is that the board member should exhibit the following traits: personal integrity, independence, ethical behaviour, impeccable understanding of Broadcasting Act, the Constitution and corporate governance ethos and be faithful to the Constitution. It serves no cause to frustrate the process that seeks to cure the ailing broadcaster. Our view is that SABC should be able to carry out this constitutional mandate without fear, favour or prejudice. The qualities of candidates must not be of less concern to us but equally this must not be canvassed to frustrate the process.