The five members of the SABC interim board have made the shortlist of 36 for the permanent board.<\/p>\n
Initially the African National Congress nominated controversial former head of SABC news Snuki Zikalala, but when they presented a whittled down list, his name was removed.<\/p>\n
Former ANC Youth League leader Ronald Lamola was still on their list.<\/p>\n
The portfolio committee on communications on Tuesday decided if two or more parties nominate the same candidate, that person would make the shortlist that will be interviewed in September.<\/p>\n
When the committee adjourned for lunch, 20 of the 36 spots on the shortlist were filled.<\/p>\n
Apart from the interim board – chairperson Khanyisile Kweyama, her deputy Mathatha Tsedu, Krish Naidoo, John Matisson and Febe Potgieter-Gqubule – Nomvuyo Batyi, currently a board member of the Independent Communications Authority of SA (Icasa) – received unanimous support.<\/p>\n
Former SABC board member Rachel Kalidass were nominated by all parties present except the Economic Freedom Fighters.<\/p>\n
The other candidates who received support from more than one party and are thus on the list, are:<\/p>\n
The committee will continue its deliberations later on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
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