During the week of 04 to 09 March 2018, the Office of the Chief Justice published notices in the media calling for nominations of interested persons to fill three vacancies in the Electoral Commission. The closing date for submission of nominations was set for 31 March 2018. On 15 May 2018, a Panel chaired by the Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa, comprising of the Public Protector, the Deputy Chairperson of the Commission for Gender Equality and a Commissioner of the South African Human Rights Commission, established in terms of section 6 of the Electoral Commission Act, 1996, met and compiled a short list of candidates to be interviewed at its sitting to be held at the headquarters of the Office of the Chief Justice during the week of 25 to 29 June 2018. The following candidates are on the short list:
1. Mr Griffin Alan Campbell;
2. Ms Yasmin Tayob Carrim;
3. Ambassador Moses Mabokela Chikane;
4. Rev Bongani Blessing Finca;
5. Prof Mzamo Alexander Gumbi;
6. Adv Edward Nkangweleni Lambani;
7. Ms Maletlatsa Monica Ledingwane;
8. Mr Landiwe Jackie Mahlangu;
9. Ms Nomonde Tantaswa Mapetla;
10. Dr Nomsa Praisy Masuku;
11. Mr Jabulani Christopher Mepha;
12. Mr Mosotho Simon Moepya;
13. s Lindiwe Faith Mokate;
14. Ms Bernedette Muthien;
15. Adv Lufuno Tokyo Nevondwe;
16. Ms Nomfundo Ntloko-Gobodo;
17. Mr Nkosikhulule Xhawulengweni Nyembezi;
18. Ms Mmatlou Hellen Phaleng-Podile;
19. Ms Liepollo Lebohang Watseba Pheko;
20. Judge Dhayanithie Pillay;
21. Dr Mzukisi Qobo;
22. Mr Dizline Mfanozelwe Shozi;
23. Ms Matshidiso Daphney Tabane-Masutha;
24. Ms Ilona Tip;
25. Ms Nomalanga Violet Tyamzashe; and
26. Mr Gladwyn Martin White
The shortlisted candidates will be notified of the exact date and time for the interviews in due course.
In recognition of the principles of transparency and openness, the Panel has resolved to allow any interested person to comment on the suitability or otherwise of the candidates that have been placed on the shortlist. It would be appreciated if such comments could reach the Office of the Chief Justice by no later than 11 June 2018. All comments and inquiries should be addressed to Mr Sello Chiloane on Chiloane@concourt.or g.za alternatively Ms Tebogo Phaahlamohlaka on TPhaahlamohlaka @judicia rv.orq.za, Tel no: (010) 493 2687.
The media and the public at large will also be allowed to attend the interviews.
