Chairperson, the ACDP would firstly like to acknowledge the sterling work done by the outgoing commissioners under the leadership of Jody Kollapen. We should remember that the commission is mandated with the very important task of monitoring the progressive realisation by government of socioeconomic rights.
The ACDP also wishes to acknowledge the accommodating attitude displayed by the ANC during the process. We led the questioning of candidates on their understanding of their mandate and how they saw its relationship with the executive in Parliament, and we are grateful for that opportunity.
However, the ACDP shares reservations expressed by my colleagues concerning Adv Mushwana. We also have reservations about Adv Mpumlwana, who, in response to a question indicated that, if he had his way, he would ban the private practice of law and medicine. This is hardly the response expected from someone steeped in a human rights tradition. Consequently, the ACDP will abstain on this vote. Thank you.