President Jacob Zuma has received and accepted the resignation of Noluthando Gosa from the Board of the SABC, according to the presidency on Monday.

“President Zuma thanked Ms Gosa for her contribution to taking forward the work of the public broadcaster over a period of time,” says spokesperson Mac Maharaj.

“Ms Gosa also thanked the President for the opportunity to serve the country as Board member and wished the Board all the best going forward.”

Maharaj says Zuma has informed the National Assembly and requested that the process to fill the vacancy be initiated.

In September, Acting President Kgalema Motlanthe appointed the new SABC Board. Twelve candidates were elected for a period of five years with effect from September 25, 2013.

The members are: Ellen Zandile Tshabalala, Ronnie Lubisi, Vusumusi Mavuso, King Thembinkosi Bonakele, Rachel Kalidaas, Prof Bongani Khumalo, Hope Zinde, Prof Mbulaheni Obert Maguvhe, Krish Naidoo, Nomvuyo Memory Mhlakaza and Dr Ndivhoniswani Aaron Tshidzumba.-Additional reporting by Sapa
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