Pick a board – any board

It's finally happened - the SABC board is being dissolved. At last the penny's dropped that these guys, or at least the majority of them - have tipped the sinking ship even further into the sea.

Can it get any worse you may ask? Oh yes - President Jacob Zuma has now been given a whole 10 days to appoint an interim SABC board. Again you may wonder - how could he do any worse? Some board members said they didn't believe they had the will and tenacity to do their jobs!

Which brings me to qualifications. You would think that some media, financial and business savvy would be a good idea to have for these board members - especially the former. After all if you don't have someone at the helm who really understands the product, ‘broadcast media' then how can you expect this organisation to succeed?

Right now it's a bit of a lucky dip, according to SABC's Kaizer Kganyago, who said, "It is very clear that Government is going ahead with the processes that they are doing and therefore we as the SABC do not play a part in as far as the appointment of board members is concerned. We will have to then wait and see what is given to us." [emphasis added]

Now being the generous, warm-hearted soul that I am and someone who swore never to work for this organisation again, I feel I could somehow help our president with his choices. Considering he generally draws from his circle of acquaintances and struggle leaders for his workforce.

Here're a few suggestions:

• Children's programmes - Julius Malema
• Lifestyle - Tony Yengeni
• Comedy - Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
• Drama - Manto Tshabalala-Msimang
• Fashion TV - Barbara Hogan
• Soap operas - Winnie Madikizela-Mandela

He might have to draw from the outside areas a little for some guidance. How about Joost van der Westhuizen for late-night viewing and Judge Nkola Matata for driving and car programmes? Just a thought.

But seriously, let's hope that whoever does come in spares a thought to the poor guys who depend on this organisation for their livelihood and the citizens of South Africa who rely on them for HONEST, fair reporting - something we desperately need.