Two hundred and twenty-seven applications were received. Twelve candidates were short-listed. Mrs Mabandla was short-listed, but subsequently withdrew her application. The following 11 candidates were interviewed on the 07 and 08 June 2011: 1. Mr. M Orkin 2. Mr. B Ngomane 3. Ms. C Nzimande 4. Mr. G Magoma 5. Mr. S Govender 6. Ms. R Issel 7. Mr. Maduma 8. Mr. R Sizani 9. Mr. G Mokate 10. Ms. L Sizani 11. Mr. O Valley