[5 March 2014] The National Broadband Council (NBC) – intended to advise the Minister of Communications on the implementation of the South Africa Connect National Broadband Policy and Strategy, was launched on 4 March 2014. The following have been appointed to sit on the NBC:
- Dr. Sibusiso Sibisi (chairperson)
- Prof. Alison Gillwald (deputy chairperson)
- Prof. Sunil Maharaj,
- Ms. Mandla Msimang,
- Mr. Arthur Goldstuck,
- Dr. Bernie Fanaroff,
- Mr. Mlamli Booi,
- Mr. Geoffrey Qhena,
- Prof. Jyoti Mistry, and
- Ms. Jesse Maluleke.
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