i) informing the National Assembly of the resignation of Dr S P Makhesha, in terms of section 15(2) of the Broadcasting Act (No 4 of 1999), from the South African Broadcasting Corporation Board with effect from 31 December 2012; 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 Dr Makhesha was appointed, ie until 9 June 2015; and iii) asking further that consideration be given to recommending a candidate with extensive experience and appropriate qualifications in accounting and auditing.