The members of the Committee unanimously agreed that only two suitable candidates emerged out of the interviews. Both candidates showed knowledge and understanding of management of public finances and auditing in the public administration; displayed strong leadership qualities; good interpersonal skills and high integrity. The Committee therefore decided that a reference check be conducted on both candidates to assist in this regard and agreed to reconvene on 10 September 2013. In a meeting of 10 September 2013, after the results of the reference check were presented, and after thorough deliberations, the Committee unanimously agreed that Mr TK Makwetu was the most suitable candidate.