Robust debate over Public Protector candidates
24 August 2016
Cape Town – Political parties are, so far, divided on who should be the next Public Protector.
While committee chairperson Makhosi Khoza has expressed hopes that the committee would be able to reach a consensus without having to vote for a specific candidate, it didn’t seem likely.
The committee has so far discussed Judges Sharise Weiner and Siraj Desai, with the DA going to bat for the former, while the ANC called for Desai to be considered.
However, EFF leader Julius Malema objected to both candidates, saying it would be a disservice to the bench to take away Weiner, as there were not enough women judges.