At a meeting on Wednesday morning, the committee nominated advocate Muvhango Lukhaimane, Tseliso Thipanyane, Lynne Marais, Oliver Josie, Tommy Ntsewa, Roy Ledwaba, Gcaleka as well as Professor Boitumelo Mmusinyane.

After the shortlist was drafted, Al Jamah-ah leader Ganief Hendricks noted that the last two Public Protectors were women and its high time now that a male figure becomes the country's next Public Protector.

The eight candidates were selected from a list of 36 individuals nominated for the position as initially there were 38, but Mukhali Thenga and Elizabeth Mthimkhulu withdrew from the process.

As part of the selection process, all shortlisted candidates will be subjected to processes such as suitability screening, reference checks and qualification verification and they will also be expected to complete a questionnaire.

The interviews will take place between the 21st and the 25th of August 2023, whereafter the committee will deliberate on a suitable candidate to present to the National Assembly.

The support of 60% of the National Assembly is required for the selected candidate to be appointed by the president.