The Portfolio Committee on Communications, having considered the request by the President of the Republic for the National Assembly to recommend a candidate to fill a vacancy on the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) Board for the unexpired portion of the period for which the former office-holder was appointed, ie until 9 January 2015, referred to it for consideration and report on 7 May 2012 (see ATC, 7 May 2012), reports as follows: The Committee invited the public to nominate a person for consideration and recommendation to the President for appointment to the Board by means of advertisements in the print media and radio. Responses were received from 38 individuals.