The list encountered some opposition from opposition parties, with the Democratic Alliance saying some candidates were highly suitable, others not.
The National Assembly has approved the appointment of eight new board members for the embattled South African Broadcasting Corporation .
The list encountered some opposition from opposition parties, with the Democratic Alliance saying some candidates, including South African National Editors’ Forum member Papayya and Patel, from the Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa, were highly suitable, others not.
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