R2K takes Ramaphosa to court, wants open interviews for new NPA boss

Marongo said the Constitution demanded that, in the exercise of public power, openness was the rule and secrecy the exception.

He said the public was entitled to see and hear, and discuss and debate among themselves, how the shortlisted candidates stack up to the standards expected of an NDPP.

“Judges are interviewed in public. So is the Public Protector. There is no evidence that this renders the interview process less effective.

“On the contrary, it serves as a vital check against dishonesty on the part of the candidates, as a well as arbitrary and abusive questioning by interviewers,” Marongo said.

He said the process of selecting and appointing the NDPP was a matter of profound public interest and importance.

“In short, the public have a right to know how and why the President has selected a particular candidate (over others) to be entrusted with such enormous public power and responsibility,” Marongo said.

Marongo said the presidency had indicated it would oppose the application.

Ramaphosa appointed an advisory panel to identify suitable candidates for the position of NDPP.

On Friday, Ramaphosa said the panel, chaired by energy minister Jeff Radebe, had received 22 applications and 24 nominations by November 2.

Ramaphosa said the panel had shortlisted 12 candidates from the nominations and applications it had received.

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