The Portfolio Committee appointed a multi-party sub-Committee from its members to conduct the short-listing and interviews of applicants. The sub- Committee consisted of the following members: Hon. J.C. Moloi-Moropa (ANC), Hon. E. Rasool (ANC), Hon. E. Sulliman (ANC), Hon. N.E. Gcwabaza (ANC), Hon. A.M. Dreyer (DA) and Hon. L. Adams (COPE).