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.
When the committee adjourned for lunch, 20 of the 36 spots on the shortlist were filled.
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.
Former SABC board member Rachel Kalidass were nominated by all parties present except the Economic Freedom Fighters.
The candidates who received support from more than one party and are thus on the list, are:
- Rachel Kalidass
- Khanyisile Kweyama
- Mathatha Tsedu
- Krish Naidoo
- John Matisson
- Febe Potgieter-Gqubule
- Nomvuyo Batyi
- Thabiso Andrew Ramotso;
- Kharidza Dzuguda Rufus;
- Michael Grant Markovitz;
- Willie Currie;
- Leanne Govindsamy;
- Deenadaylen Konar;
- Harriet Meier;
- Dawn Earp;
- Michael Bauer;
- Judge Christopher Greenland;
- Desmond Golding;
- Mathumo Manaka
- Victor Rambau
To read more about each candidate, click on their names.
