ATC091028: Report Consideration of shortlist of candidates for appointment to the Board of South African National Space Agency
Science and Technology
Report of the Portfolio Committee on Science and Technology on the consideration of a shortlist of candidates for appointment to the Board of the South African National Space Agency Board, dated 28 October 2009:
The Portfolio Committee on Science and Technology, having considered the shortlist of candidates for appointment to the South African National Space Agency Board, in terms of section 7 (1)( c ) of the SA National Space Agency Act (Act No 36 of 2008), which was referred to the Committee on 7 October 2009, reports as follows:
The Committee held meetings on 21 and 28 October 2009 on the above subject. The Department received 94 applications and shortlisted 25 of the candidates.
During the Committee’s deliberations on 21 October 2009, Members raised their concerns about the lack of shortlisted candidates, who fall within the ‘vulnerable groups’ with special needs, such as persons with disabilities. The Committee subsequently requested that the Department in future consult organisations working with persons with special needs, to identify potential candidates, for inclusion in the shortlist.
The Committee recommends that the House approves the following shortlist:
1. Mr Anderson Francois
2. Mr Annamalai Leeandran
3. Mr Buthelezi Themba
4. Prof De Wet Gideon
5. Mr Fihlani Zola
6. Dr Gavin (Adam) Elizabeth
7. Ms Lawrence Joy-Marie
8. Ms Limpitlaw Justine
9. Mr Louw Rudolph
10. Mr Magugumela Maurice T
11. Mr Maine Potlaki
12. Ms Majaja Nomfuneko
13. Dr Malan J
14. Captain Mamashela Mpho
15. Dr Mc Kinnell Lee-Anne
16. Ms Mogudi Louisa
17. Mr Nepfumbada
18. Mr Ratsheko Tsheko
19. Dr Scholes Robert
20. Ms Sekese Rosey
21. Ms Sekgobela Simangele
22. Ms Sharpe Carla
23. Dr Siziba Kwanele Benett
24. Ms Titi Vangile Brenda
25. Mr Zondi MC
Subsequent to the meeting of 21 October 2009, the following ensued:
- Ms Limpitlaw Justine withdrew her application, due to personal circumstances.
- The Department approached the organisation, Disabled People South Africa who recommended the following candidate for inclusion on the shortlist: Mr Vincent Gore.
Report to be considered.
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