The names of the shortlisted candidates were published in the national print media from 20 to 22 April 2012. The Committee resolved that the shortlisted candidates be screened by the Parliamentary Security Services in terms of section 10(1) of the National Youth Development Agency Act (Act 54 of 2008), before interviews be conducted. Of the shortlisted candidates, two did not receive a positive security clearance. One of these candidates accepted an invitation to discuss the matter during a meeting with the Co- Chairpersons and subsequent to those discussions, was interviewed by the Committee. The second candidate did not accept the Co-Chairpersons' invitation to discuss the matter of the security clearance. Therefore, out of the 23 candidates who were shortlisted, 22 candidates were interviewed. One candidate withdrew his nomination after being interviewed.