SABC board candidates approved: ANC happy, DA not

NEWSWATCH: It was a case of 'like it or Lumko it' when the ANC used its majority on Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Communications to secure the appointment of their party's three preferred candidates to vacancies on the SABC board. Among them is the now-controversial Lumko Mtimde. Reports from Times Live, Politicsweb and Business Day. 10 Mar 2011 13:01

Mtimde's selection for SABC board stirs controversy

[Issa Sikiti da Silva] ANC and SACP member Lumko Mtimde's selection for the SABC board 'fantastic four' has been met with fierce controversy, with the Democratic Alliance (DA) voicing concern for what it calls his 'compromised record' on media freedom. Mtimde, current CEO of the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA), has been selected alongside Sethe Makhesha, John Danana and Cawe Mahlati by the Portfolio Committee on Communications. 2 Mar 2011 10:04

SABC reporters vs Govin Reddy: heated debate rages on

[Issa Sikiti da Silva] The criticism levelled against SABC reporters and newsreaders by board shortlist nominee Govin Reddy last week in Cape Town continues to generate a heated debate as several voices of reason enter the fray, which they believe is critical for the survival of the public broadcaster. 25 Jan 2011 12:17

SABC board 'fantastic four': many are called, few are chosen

[Issa Sikiti da Silva] With the list of 14 candidates vying for the SABC board 'fantastic four' now published, punters, armchair critics and gossipers are already predicting who will make the cut, based on their own theories and criteria. One thing is for sure, though: only a few will be chosen among these too many 'good' people. 14 Jan 2011 11:49

SABC nominees shortlist has conflict of interest, says coalition

[Issa Sikiti da Silva] Industry watchers and lobby groups have expressed their displeasure at the list of SABC nominees released by Parliament. They say it displays a conflict of interest in the case of some nominees and they question why the names of some “good people” have been omitted. 3 Sep 2009 11:11