The Committee on 30 October 2012 reported on a briefing from the SABC Board on its inquiry regarding the conduct of Advocate Cawekazi Mahlati on Tuesday, 18 September 2012. The Committee subsequently sought and was granted permission from the National Assembly to undertake an inquiry in terms of section 15A(1)(a) of the Broadcasting Act No 4 of 1999. However, Advocate Mahlati's resignation now renders the continuation of such an inquiry unnecessary.