Media Statement: Justice and Correctional Services Committee Calls for Public Comment on CVs of SAHRC Candidates

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Parliament, Monday, 25 September 2023 – The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services has called for public input on the suitability of candidates that applied or were nominated as four full-time and two part-time Commissioners at the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC).

Committee Chairperson, Mr Bulelani Magwanishe, said the CVs of candidates from applications and nominations received by the committee are now available on the parliamentary website to allow members of the public to comment on the suitability of these candidates.

The objects of the SAHRC are to promote respect for human rights and a culture of human rights, to promote the protection, development, and attainment of human rights and to monitor and assess the observance of human rights in the Republic. The seat of the Commission is in the Gauteng Province.

The nominee/applicant must:

  • be a South African citizen and fit and proper person to hold office of the Commission, as contemplated in section 193(1) of the Constitution;
  • have a record of commitment to the promotion of respect for human rights and a culture of human rights;
  • be a person with applicable knowledge or experience with regards to matters connected with the objects of the Commission; and
  • Comply with any other requirements prescribed by national legislation, in particular section 5 (b) the South African Human Rights Commission Act, 2013.


Mr Magwanishe said all candidates will be subjected to suitability screening and verification of qualifications. Applications and nominations must reach Mr Vhonani Ramaano, Committee Secretary by no later than 6 October 2023 at 16h00. Applications/ and nominations should be emailed to Sahrc@parliament.gov.za. Enquiries: Mr V Ramaano: 083 709 8427 or Sahrc@parliament.gov.za.

The CVs can be viewed below:

  1. Mr MS Ameermia
  2. Ms J Argall
  3. Ms B Bachar
  4. Adv J Bhima
  5. Ms IK Bodasing
  6. Dr AA Boesak
  7. Dr WH Boshoff
  8. Adv R Brijraj
  9. Adv MF Chalale
  10. Ms M Clarke
  11. Ms X Daku
  12. Ms QB Duba
  13. Adv AH Gaum
  14. Ms M Gololo
  15. Mr AA Gungubele
  16. Dr ET Henna
  17. Ms N Hiralall
  18. Mr TU Jordi
  19. Adv O Josie
  20. Ms LF Kabasa
  21. Ms SV Kalyan
  22. Ms PK Ka-Siboto
  23. Ms TP Kathi
  24. Adv S Khan
  25. Prof NM Khubisa
  26. Ms ENB Khwinana
  27. Ms JK Ledwaba
  28. Mr H Lorgat
  29. Ms Z Mabaso
  30. Prof T Madlingozi
  31. Mr AB Maharaj
  32. Mr KK Mailola
  33. Mr KK Maimela
  34. Prof BC Majola
  35. Ms SS Makoasha
  36. Ms NT Mapetla
  37. Dr S Maphosa
  38. Rev TL Mashiloane
  39. Mr R Masindi
  40. Adv PA Matshelo
  41. Mr AC Mayet
  42. Mr MS Mbambo
  43. Ms S McBride
  44. Adv DA Menon
  45. Mr BBB Mgcina
  46. Mr BL Mlotshwa
  47. Dr BC Moekwa
  48. Mr H Mohamed
  49. Ms M Mohlala-Mulaudzi
  50. Mr M Mokgoke
  51. Ms Z Molapisi
  52. Ms ML Molokomme
  53. Mr MAL Monaisa
  54. Ms M Moonsamy
  55. Mr L Mosai
  56. Mr AC Motala
  57. Adv KC Mthethwa
  58. Ms KB Mufamadi
  59. Ms H Munglee
  60. Ms RK Naidoo
  61. Ms BF Nakedi
  62. Mr MP Nchabeleng
  63. Adv L Ncheke
  64. Mr MM Ncongwane
  65. Adv AJ Nelson
  66. Mr SN Netshituni
  67. Adv XC Ngcobo
  68. Mr S Ngobeni
  69. Ms SLM Ngobese
  70. Mr AC Nissen
  71. Mr J Nkuna
  72. Ms M Ntlama-Makhanya
  73. Mr TW Ntlatleng
  74. Adv NS Nxumalo
  75. Mr N Nyembezi
  76. Ms Z Nzo
  77. Mr S Phakoe
  78. Mr K Pillay
  79. Adv M Pompo-Shai
  80. Adv JH Potgieter
  81. Dr MK Radebe
  82. Mr C Sali
  83. Ms R Sebela
  84. Mr P Sebitlo
  85. Adv KA Sedupane
  86. Mr VR Seymour
  87. Mr B Shipalana
  88. Mr DM Shozi
  89. Mr JB Sibanyoni
  90. Prof EK Sibanyoni
  91. Ms A Singh
  92. Dr PB Sipuka
  93. Adv JB Skosana
  94. Ms N Skosana
  95. Adv AM Small
  96. Mr G Son
  97. Adv Z Taba
  98. Mr TR Teele
  99. Dr MJ Thobejane
  100. Adv JM Tlokana
  101. Mr N Tselane
  102. Dr C Watson
  103. Adv B Winks


ISSUED BY THE PARLIAMENTARY COMMUNICATION SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES, MR BULELANI MAGWANISHE.

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