By BAKANG MOKOTO

North West policeman was arrested on Friday for armed robbery and attempted murder. Keaobaka Mmolawa (27) who is stationed at the Taung Police Station allegedly shot a man who was hitch-hiking next to the filling station in Pudimoe Township in Taung along N18 road.

According to the Pudimoe Police Station cluster spokesperson, Warrant Officer Tebogo Thebe who told Vaaltar FM News, Mmolawa allegedly approached the man and demanded to search him. Thebe said the victim allegedly requested Mmolawa to identify himself before any search was conducted.

“It is alleged that a commotion ensued between the two. Mmolawa allegedly shot the victim several times, took his bag and put it in his car. The policeman was not on duty at the time of the incident.

“We can confirm that the victim was admitted at the Tshepong Hospital in Klerksdorp with gunshot injuries. Mmolawa briefly appeared at the Taung Magistrate’s Court today, but he was remanded in custody until Thursday for a formal bail application,” he said.

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By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services today commenced with interviews for the Deputy Public Protector position which will become vacant next month.

Committee Chairperson, Bulelani Magwanishe said the committee will expedite the process and aims to recommend a candidate for the position before parliament rises for its annual recess next month, in order for the National Assembly to adopt its decision.

“The deputy Public Protector is appointed by the President on the recommendation of the National Assembly for such a period as the President may determine at the time of such appointment, but not exceeding seven years.

“The Deputy Public Protector may at the end of his or her term, be reappointed for one additional term. The committee received 29 applications/nominations of which three withdrew before the shortlisting process. A total of eight candidates were shortlisted for interviews, but one withdrew after this,” Magwanishe said.

Today, the candidates were Adv Shadrack Nkuna, Buang Jones, Adv Moshoeshoe Moshoeshoe and Adv Noxolo Mbangeni.

Questions to the candidates include: How do they understand the concept of rule of law and that of due process? How will they address the possible conflict between the Deputy Public Protector (DPP) and the Public Protector (PP) and the roles regarding responsibilities given the DPP? Question of neutrality, decisions free from political bias were also raised with the candidates.

“The person recommended for appointment as Deputy Public Protector must be a South African citizen, who is a fit and proper person to hold such office, and who is admitted as advocate or an attorney and has, for a cumulative period of at least 10 years after having been so admitted, practised as an advocate or an attorney.

“The person must also be qualified to be admitted as an advocate or an attorney and has, for a cumulative period of at least 10 years after having been so qualified, lectured in law at a university or has specialized knowledge of, or experience for a cumulative period of at least 10 years, in the administration of justice, public administration or public finance or has, for a cumulative period of at least 10 years, been a Member of Parliament; or has acquired any combination of experiences mentioned above, for a cumulative period of at least 10 years,” he said.

The interviews will continue tomorrow at Old Assembly Chamber Building with Adv Lwazi Kubukeli, Adv Puleng Matshelo, and Adv Kholeka Gcaleka.
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