Former Ipid head Robert McBride is pictured at the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture held in Parktown, 12 April 2019. Picture: Refilwe Modise at the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture held in Parktown, 11 April 2019. Picture: Refilwe Modise
The name of the ex-Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) boss is among those of 28 people on a list released by parliament on Thursday, who have all been nominated for the job.
Parliament’s justice committee will compile a shortlist and conduct interviews for the job, and has called for public comment on the 28 names.
McBride, who headed Ipid for five years, has recently been named in a public protector’s report for alleged irregularities during his tenure at the police watchdog.
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Among other candidates on the list are Buang Jones, acting head of legal services for the Human Rights Commission; ex-ANC MP Loyiso Mpumlwana; and National Heritage Council CEO Sonwabile Macontywa.
The committee wants to conclude the process of finding a replacement before Deputy Public Protector Kelvin Malunga’s term of office ends in December.
The public is encouraged to submit their comments on the candidates by mid-October.
(Compiled by Carina Koen)
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