The Portfolio Committee on Communications considered the Budget of the Department of Communications on 09 March 2010. The purpose of the meeting was to outline the department's budget for the 2010/11 financial year and its strategic plan for 2010 - 2013. The Department of Communications officials who appeared before the Committee included: Gen. (Ret) Siphiwe Nyanda, Minister of Communications Ms Mamodupi Mohlala, Director-General Mr Gift Buthelezi, Acting DDG: Policy Development Ms Rosey Sekese, DDG: ICT Infrastructure Development Ms Gerda Grbe, COO & DDG: Governance & Administration Mr Moseamo Sibola, Acting DDG: ICT International Affairs & Trade Mr Themba Phiri, Acting DDG: PNC on ISAD Ms Mapitso Malaku, Acting DDG: Finance & ICT Enterprise Development Ms Manthekeleng Monama, Parliamentary Liaison Officer, DoC Mr Tshidiso Molukanele, Parliamentary Officer to Minister Ms Kedibone Sekwele, Acting Chief Director: Human Resources, DoC Zaytoen Anthony, Acting Director: Cabinet-Parliament Liaison Officer Mr A Whitehead, Special Advisor to the Minister Mr M Ramusi, Special Advisor to the Minister Mr T Rikhotso, Ministry Spokesperson