South Africa
McBride vying for Deputy Public Protector position─── 08:36 Sat, 28 Sep 2019
Robert McBride/Gallo
Former Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) head Robert McBride is in the running to become Deputy Public Protector.
Mcbride is competing for the job against 27 other candidates, among them is Buang Jones from the SA Human Rights Commission.
In his tenure as Ipid head, McBride faced numerous suspensions.
Members of the public have until 16 October to comment on the suitability of candidates.
The appointed candidate will take over from Kevin Malunga.
