The Independent Communication Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has named council member Paris Mashile as its new chairman. He succeeds Mandla Langa, whose tenure as chairman expired on 30 June.
There were 31 nominees for the position and the appointment process included the Portfolio Committee drawing up a shortlist of qualified candidates, then presenting its findings to the National Assembly for recommendation to the president.
The Department of Communications said in a statement that Mashile`s appointment was effective immediately. It noted that Mthobeli Zokwe has been appointed to fill the vacancy on the council created by the appointment of Mashile as chairman.
Communications minister Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri congratulated the two councillors on their appointments and wished them success in their new responsibilities.
"I have no doubt in my mind that, under your leadership, ICASA will be able to perform well, face up to all of its challenges and deliver on its mandate," she said.
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