The president faced tough questions on the ANC's deployment committee which is said to have made recommendations on the appointment of judges. Zondocommission ramaphosa
"The deployment committee is not the appointing committee, that is comforting. Yes, political parties would try and influence. Influence yes, but appoint no. It is not the appointing structure. Whatever the appointing process is, the president will also take into account the JSC processes," Ramaphosa said.
Ramaphosa defended the ANC's ability to make recommendations, saying lobbying and influence were normal acts worldwide. Whether that was positive or negative would depend on the motives. "I think we must accept that we live in a world where lobbying may take place and people would prefer certain candidates to be placed in certain positions.
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