So, I think that to come and say that here is a blatant insult, and I think every one of them would take deep offence at the statements that the hon Shinn has made in this House today. [Interjections.]
I think it is the hon Kilian's view that people were asked to resign. We are not aware of that. In fact, this morning I listened to one of the former SABC Board members saying that he had taken a decision - and come to the decision himself - that he needed to resign, that he had been able to make a contribution, but that he needed to step down now. In conclusion, we would want to ask the House to consider these names for appointment as the interim board. Thank you very much. [Applause.]
Question put: That the House recommends to the President of the Republic, in terms of section 15A(1)(b) of the Broadcasting Act of 1999, that the board of the SABC be dissolved, as it can no longer carry out its duties as contemplated in the Act.
Question agreed to.
Recommendation for the dissolution of the board of the SABC accordingly agreed to.
Question put: That the House recommends to the President that the following five candidates be appointed as members of the interim board of the SABC in accordance with section 15A (3)(a) of the Broadcasting Act of 1999, the first two to be designated as chairperson and deputy chairperson respectively:
Ms Zandile Ellen Tshabalala Ms Noluthando Primrose Gosa Dr Iraj Abedian Mr Ronnie Lubisi Mr Vusumuzi Mavuso
Question agreed to.
Ms Zandile Ellen Tshabalala, Ms Noluthando Primrose Gosa, Dr Iraj Abedian, Mr Ronnie Lubisi and Mr Vusumuzi Mavuso accordingly recommended to the President for appointment to the Interim Board of the SABC, while Ms Zandile Ellen Tshabalala, Ms Noluthando Primrose Gosa accordingly recommended as chairperson and deputy chairperson respectively.
Consideration of Report of Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development - Suspension from office of Magistrate F K S Ntuli