Communications Minister Faith Muthambi stunned parliamentarians on Tuesday by insisting the SABC board was functional and could take decisions despite having only three members. Muthambi also defended the reappointment of Hlaudi Motsoeneng as group executive for corporate affairs, arguing that he had the requisite qualifications and experience to hold the senior post. The board, which is meant to have 12 members, requires at least nine to reach a quorum. Two board members, Krish Naidoo and Vusi Mavuso, resigned in October during the board’s presentation in Parliament at which it justified Motsoeneng’s reappointment. A few weeks later, the deputy board chairwoman, Leah Khumalo, resigned after MPs gave the remaining members an ultimatum: quit or be forced out through a parliamentary inquiry. The remaining board members — chairman Mbulaheni Maguvhe, Aaron Tshidzumba and Nomvuyo Mhlakaza — have indicated they would not resign. Parliament’s communications portfolio committee is preparing...
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