Former ANC MP Pilane-Majake among shortlisted candidates for Deputy Public Protector position.

By Lehlohonolo Lehana.

Former deputy minister of public service and administration Dr Chana Pilane-Majake has been shortlisted for the position of Deputy Public Protector.

The shortlisting was done on Wednesday during a meeting of the portfolio committee on Justice and Constitutional Development.

The eight candidates shortlisted for the DPP position are Dr Pilane-Majake and Advocate Dinkie Portia Dube. Ponatshego Mogaladi, Advocate Shadrack Tebeile and Advocate Siphokazi Moleshe. Themba Mthethwa, Advocate Tommy Bunguzana, and Advocate Tseliso Thipanyane.

Committee chairperson Xola Nqola said, interviews with these candidates will be conducted on November 20.

“He said a candidate recommended for appointment as deputy public protector must be a South African citizen. They must be a fit and proper person to hold such office. And they must be admitted as an advocate or an attorney. For a cumulative period of at least 10 years after having been so admitted, they must have practiced as an advocate or  attorney. Or they must be qualified to be admitted as an advocate or an attorney. Also for a  of at least 10 years after having so qualified, must have lectured in law at a university. 

Or they must have  specialised knowledge of or experience in the administration of justice, public administration, or public finance. This for …a cumulative period of at least 10 years. For at least 10 years, they must have been a member of parliament. Or have acquired any combination of experience mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (d). For a cumulative period of at least 10 years,” said Nqola. 

Regarding the SAHRC vacancy, the candidates to be interviewed are Advocate Andre Gaum, Chumani Sali and Advocate Funeka Thema. Grant Son, Dr Jeanine Nothnagel, Karabo Mohale, Dr Manketsi Tlhape, and Vernon Seymour.

Interviews with these candidates will be conducted on November 19. 

Nqola said all candidates will be subjected to suitability screening and verification of qualifications.

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