President Cyril Ramaphosa Wants Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi on JSC, SA Welcomes Choice

• President Cyril Ramaphosa wrote to political parties informing them of his choice for the Judicial Service Commission (JSC)
• Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi who has been practising law since 2010 has been named as the president’s choice
• Ramaphosa gave political party leaders five days to respond to his letter as recommended in the constitution

PRETORIA - President Cyril Ramaphosa wants Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi to serve on the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).

He has written to political parties about his intention to appoint Ngcukaitobi.

The president plans to replace Doris Tshepe with Ngcukaitobi following her appointment as a competition commissioner, which she assumed last year, according to TimesLIVE.

The advocate has been practising since 2010 and was conferred senior counsel status in 2020.

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Ramaphosa gave political party leaders five days to respond to his letter.

The constitution provides for establishing the JSC comprising four people designated by the president after consulting the leaders of all the parties in the National Assembly, HeraldLIVE reported.

Mzansi reacts to the appointment:

@Nemesis2truth said:

“I’m happy with this appointment if it comes true.”

@King_Nsele commented:

“Motion supported. He’s definitely one of the best legal minds in the country, devoid of the emotional subjectivism that consumes most of our legal practitioners.”

@mwanda_zimasa added:

“Congratulations young man. You are such a brilliant advocate. Keep up the good work. Hope all goes well.”

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South Africa’s legal eagles have been briefed and will be aiding the investigation and prosecution of these crimes. Department of Justice spokesperson Chrispin Phiri has commented on the situation, saying that:

“Treasury [has given] approval to procure four senior counsel to guide investigations and oversee prosecutions. The advocates will assist the NPA [National Prosecuting Authority] in their investigative work and where necessary with the actual prosecution of matters.”

Source: Briefly News