(1) Whether his department conducted an investigation into the alleged irregular appointment of the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA); if not, why not; if so, what (a) were the findings and (b) are the qualifications of the CEO; (2) whether these qualifications met the requirements as set out in the advertisement for the post; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether his department intends to investigate how the appointment was made; if not, why not; if so, what action will be taken against the Board on governance transgression?