A letter dated 11 December 2012 has been received from the Minister of Science and Technology, submitting the following shortlist of candidates and their curricula vitae to the National Assembly in terms of section 7 of the South African National Space Agency Act (No 36 of 2008), the Assembly to submit an approved shortlist of candidates to the Minister for appointment to the South African National Space Agency board: Mrs Ester Kambule, Ms Evodia Malefane, Mrs Ntombokuqala Nokulunga Mnqeta, Ms Mathukana Mokoka, Mr Marius Rezelman, Mr Kenosi Selane, Prof A D M Walker, Mr Linden Petzer, Dr Daphney Mayindi, Dr Jonas Mphepya, Mr Ashley Naidoo, Mr Mbangiseni Nepfumbada and Ms Carey Rajah.