(a) A letter dated 25 April 2012 has been received from the President of the Republic, Mr J G Zuma - i) informing the National Assembly of the resignation of Mr C Motsepe, in terms of section 15(2) of the Broadcasting Act (No 4 of 1999), from the South African Broadcasting Corporation Board with effect from 13 April 2012; and ii) requesting the National Assembly to recommend a candidate for appointment, in terms of section 13 of the Broadcasting Act, for the unexpired portion of the period for which Mr Motsepe was appointed, ie until 9 January 2015.