All eight candidates shortlisted for the position of Public Protector have been cleared as suitable to occupy the office.
Image: Public Protector FacebookAll eight candidates shortlisted for the position of Public Protector, have been cleared as suitable to occupy the office.The committee had screenings done to ensure candidates are cleared in terms of security, criminal records, debt records and verification of qualifications.Committee Secretary Vhonani Ramaano has noted that no adverse findings were picked up against anyone.
He says, “The outcome of investigations showed all were SA citizens, no dual citizenship, no defaults registered against them, no security concerns came to light during screening process.”
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