14 Candidates Shortlisted For Public Protector Post

It’s now down to 14 candidates and the names have been announced and will be made available on the Parliamentary website . The shortlisted candidates vying for the Public Protector position have been announced by the Ad Hoc Committee established to nominate a person to be appointed as the new Public Protector.

Explaining the criteria that was used in arriving at this shortlist, Committee Chairperson Dr Makhosi Khoza, said the Committee agreed to focus on four thematic areas such as character of the nominee, experience, knowledge and skills. Dr Khoza further said these thematic areas were used over and above the minimum requirements which are prescribed in the law. “It was important for us to understand other attributes a candidate possesses so as to determine whether they are ‘a fit and proper person’ for this position,” said Dr Khoza.

The 14 shortlisted candidates are as follows:

1. Judge Sharise Weiner
2. Judge Sirajudien Desai
3. Adv Kevin Malunga
4. Adv Nonkosi Cetywayo
5. Adv Mhlaliseni Mthembu
6. Adv Madibeng Mokoditwa
7. Adv Mamiki Goodman
8. Adjunct Prof Narnia Bohler-Muller
9. Prof Bongani Majola
10. Ms Busisiwe Mkhwebane
11. Ms Jill Oliphant
12. Ms Muvhango Lukhaimane
13. Ms Kaajal Ramjathan-Keogh
14. Mr Willie Hofmeyer