Inquiry into SABC Board chairperson's qualifications to begin

Friday, October 10, 2014

Pretoria – The Acting Speaker of the National Assembly, Lechesa Tsenoli, has written to President Jacob Zuma informing him about the commencement of the inquiry into the allegations that the chairperson of the SABC Board, Zandile Ellen Tshabalala, misrepresented her academic qualifications.

The Portfolio Committee on Communications will commence with the inquiry on Tuesday.

According to a statement by the Presidency, President Jacob Zuma will be informed by the National Assembly of the outcome of the inquiry.

On 16 September, the committee resolved to formally institute an inquiry into allegations that Tshabalala misrepresented her academic qualifications when she applied for the position. – SAnews.gov.za