Tiso Black Star Group Digital
The full list of nominations of candidates to succeed Thuli Madonsela as public protector was released on Tuesday.
Members of the public have until Friday July 8 to comment on‚ or object to‚ any of the now 59 names before a special Parliament ad hoc committee working to appoint a new public protector‚ when Thuli Madonsela’s term of office ends in October.
Chairperson of the ad hoc committee‚ Makhosi Khoza‚ told reporters in Parliament on Tuesday afternoon that the received 73 applications and nominations fell to 59‚ after some of those whose names were put forward declined nomination. Others could not be reached to accept or decline nomination.
Nominations that fell away included that of former president Thabo Mbeki.
Among those who declined nomination were former first lady Graca Machel‚ advocate Gerrie Nel and former finance minister Nhlanhla Nene.
“A special committee will be called after July 8 so that all ad hoc committee members will meet to discuss the way forward. The committee must also decide how many people will be shortlisted during this meeting‚” Khoza said.
Nominees’ identity documents will be accessible upon contacting Parliamentary personnel‚ but phone numbers will be withheld.
“We have uploaded the CVs as they are and removed the ID number‚ cell phone number and the number of dependants‚” Khoza said.
The notable nominees include High Court in Cape Town Judge Siraj Desai‚ legal analyst Pierre de Vos‚ advocate Dali Mpofu‚ advocate Loyiso Mpumlwana‚ Phillip Dexter and author Pregs Govender.
Khoza also had strong words for those who believed that she could be influenced by her political superiors at Luthuli House to select a candidate most palatable to the ANC.
“I am not a pushover. I would not like for people to think that is what I’m here to be‚” she said. “This is also not a process that will be handled by me. This is a process that Parliament will have to finalise in the national assembly and even after‚ the President will have to determine this appointment.”
HOW TO HAVE YOUR SAY:
The names and CVs of candidates can be accessed via Parliament’s website and social media platforms. When you click on a person’s name‚ you will be taken to a candidate’s CV. Members of the public are thus encouraged to scrutinise these names and CVs and send their comments or objections to:‚ for the attention of Mr Vhonani Ramaano. The deadline for comments or objections is Friday‚ 8 July 2016.
NEXT STEP FOR THE CANDIDATES:
Candidates will receive a questionnaire to complete and return it to the Committee. The information obtained from questionnaires will be used as supplementary information in order to assist the Committee with short-listing and interviewing. Questionnaires will be sent to candidates from tomorrow‚ 29 June and are expected to be returned to the Committee by no later than Friday‚ 08 July 2016.
HERE IS THE COMPLETE LIST OF NOMINATIONS:
1. Mr Bernard Peter Agulhas
2. Adv Rhulani Ralph Baloyi
3. Ms Melanie Bernard (Fryer)
4. Prof Narnia Bohler-Muller
5. Mr Vincent James Botto
6. Adv Nonkosi Princess Cetywayo
7. Mr Raymond Edward Chalom
8. Prof Pierre de Vos
9. Judge Sirajudien Desai
10. Mr Phillip Dexter
11. Adv Pumeza Futshane
12. Adv Andrea Gabriel SC
13. Ms Nombonisa Gasa
14. Adv Mathys Johannes Gildenhuys
15. Adv MT Goodman (nee’ Shai)
16. Ms Pregs Govender
17. Adv Mojankunyane Gumbi
18. Prof Alexander Mzamo Gumbi
19. Adv Mark Andrew Hawyes
20. Mr Nick Haysom
21. Adv William Andrew Hofmeyr
22. Adv Zarina Kellerman (nee’ Prasadh)
23. Adv KB Kgoroeadira
24. Mr Ashook Kirpal
25. Mr Burt Silverston Laing
26. Ms Muvhango Lukhaimane
27. Mrs Graca Simbine Machel (nomination declined)
28. Adv Zwelethu Madasa
29. Adv Thuli Madonsela
30. Mr Prince Sefako Mafojane
31. Mr Zola Majavu (nomination declined)
32. Adv Mohale Joseph Maluleke
33. Adv Kevin Sifiso Malunga
34. Ms Lynnette Gail Marais
35. Ms Busisiwe Mkhwebane
36. Mr Vickqus Nkosikhona Mncube
37. Adv Hishaam Mohamed
38. Mrs M Mohlala-Mulaudzi
39. Justice Yvonne Mokgoro (nominated declined)
40. Adv Chris Madibeng Mokoditwa
41. Mr Ronnie Samuel Mokoena
42. Mr Thokwane Phineas Post Moloto
43. Mr Tjitlo Monaledi
44. Ms Audrey Mpofu
45. Adv Dali Mpofu SC
46. Adv Loyiso Khanyisa Bunye Mpumlwana
47. Mrs M Mthebule
48. Adv MM Mthembu
49. Mr Themba Phillip Mthethwa
50. Adv Philani Pilatu Sydney Mthethwa
51. Ms Janine Kim Myburgh
52. Mr Krish Naidoo
53. Mr Gerrie Nel (nomination declined)
54. Mr Nhlanhla Nene (nomination declined)
55. Mr Malcolm John Sphiwe Nhleko
56. Ms Sophy Moipone Noko
57. Ms Vuyokazi Pamella Noncembu
58. Ms Nokuthula Sincercia Nwaoshai
59. Mr Mthuthuzeki Moshesh Nyiki
60. Mrs Jill Claudelle Oliphant
61. Adv Vusi Pikoli (nomination declined)
62. Ms Kaajal Ramjathan-Keogh
63. Mr Tshepiso David Humphrey Ramphele
64. Mr Riaz Achmed Saloojee
65. Mr Jonas Ben Sibanyoni
66. Mr Boiki-John Tamako
67. Ms Bawinile May Thabethe (nomination declined)
68. Adv Tseliso Thipanyane
69. Adv Randal Titus
70. Mr Khunoana Harry Tswago
71. Mr Vuyisa Vuza
72. Mr Hermanus Lambertus Waldicks
73. Justice Sharise Weiner
Public Protector list of nominees
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