Deputy Speaker, Deputy President, colleagues, hon members and our guests, I am indeed honoured to present this report on behalf of the Portfolio Committee on Communications. The committee came before this House and presented two names which were recommended to the Minister for consideration for appointment. Indeed, in terms of the relevant legislation, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa Act, the Icasa Act, the Minister has exercised his right to consider the appointment and has recommended one of those candidates to us so that we can consider that candidate for appointment.
The matter was dealt with this morning in the portfolio committee, and all the parties agreed with the Minister's choice to appoint Dr Marcia Socikwa to continue to serve on the Icasa Council. Therefore, we want to request this House to approve the recommendation of the committee, so that Dr Marcia Socikwa can be appointed to serve on this council. I thank you. [Applause.]
There was no debate.
Question put: That Dr M Socikwa be recommended for appointment as councillor to fill a vacancy on the Council of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa.
Question agreed to.
Dr M Socikwa accordingly recommended for appointment as councillor to fill a vacancy on the Council of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa.