The ad hoc committee established to nominate a person for the appointment of public protector has announced the long-lost of candidates for the post. The committee received a total of 73 nominations and applications – seven candidates declined their nomination while others were not contactable so they could accept the nomination. These, and a number of others who were nominated verbally and have been declined, will be removed from the list. The committee can safely say, therefore, that it has 59 candidates to be considered for short-listing. It is gratified not only with the number of names submitted, but also that there are more than 20 women among the candidates. Members of the public are thus encouraged to scrutinise these names and CVs and send their comments or objections to vramaano@parliament.gov.za, for the attention of Mr Vhonani Ramaano. The deadline for comments or objections is Friday, 8 July 2016. Candidates will receive a questionnaire to complete and return to the committee. This information will help the committee to draw up the short-list and later, in the interviewing stage. People who submit comments and objections are asked to disclose their identity in order to authenticate their submissions. It should also be borne in mind that, objections against a nominee or applicant will not be automatically used to eliminate a particular candidate. The committee will follow due process in validating such objections. The list of candidates, in alphabetical order of surnames, is as follows: 1. Mr Bernard Peter Agulhas 2. Adv Rhulani Ralph Baloyi 3. Ms Melanie Bernard (Fryer) (not contactable) 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 (not contactable) 13. Ms Nombonisa Gasa (nomination declined) 14. Adv Mathys Johannes Gildenhuys 15. Adv MT Goodman (nee’ Shai) 16. Ms Pregs Govender (nomination declined) 17. Adv Mojankunyane Gumbi (not contactable) 18. Prof Alexander Mzamo Gumbi 19. Adv Mark Andrew Hawyes 20. Mr Nick Haysom 21. Mr 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 (nomination declined) 29. Adv Thuli Madonsela (term not renewable) 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
