One of the candidates vying for the post of Public Protector, says she has no fears about political parties trying to influence her. Advocate Lynn Marais, was the last of four candidates who faced questions from MP's on Wednesday.
The committee set up to select and recommend a new PP will interview the remaining four candidates on Thursday.The committee set up to select and recommend a new PP will interview the remaining four candidates on Thursday.says she has no fears about political parties trying to influence her.The committee set up to select and recommend a new PP will interview the remaining four candidates on Thursday.
Meanwhile, another candidate, Advocate Oliver Josie was grilled about the impression citizens would have of a Public Protector who does not participate in elections. “To vote is a constitutional right, not to vote is also a constitutional right. So, they should look at me, who is truly independent. It adds to my independence. I spoke about the intangible state of mind earlier. It actually contributes to that state of mind.”
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