39 S.C. 128\02 “Persons appointed to the Council must be persons who – (a) are committed to fairness, freedom of expression, openness and accountability on the part of those entrusted with the governance of a public service; and (b) when viewed collectively – (i) are representative of a broad cross-section of the population of the Republic; and (ii) possess suitable qualifications, expertise and experience in the fields of, amongst others, broadcasting and telecommunications policy, engineering, technology, frequency band planning law, marketing, journalism, entertainment, education, economics, business practice and finance or any other related expertise or qualification.” A unique feature of the South African Act is section 5(4) which requires that appointed councillors:- “must take an oath or affirm that he or she (a) is committed to fairness, freedom of expression, openness and accountability; and (b) will uphold and protect the constitution and the laws of the Republic, including this Act and the underlying statutes.” Among persons disqualified as councillors are public servants, members of parliament, any provincial legislature or any municipal council and office bearers or employees of any party, movement or organisation of a political party nature (section 6(c)(d)(e). The tenure of office of councillors is protected by section 8(2)(3) which provides that removal from office is only after investigations by the National