PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has defended the ANC’s Cadre Deployment policy, saying it is aimed at ensuring that the person most fit-for-purpose is appointed in whatever critical position has been identified.
He said cadre deployment cannot be faulted in principle; it is a common feature of democratic practice around the world. “But we would concede that there are weaknesses in its practical implementation that make the case for greater clarity, both within political parties and the state,” he said.
“Ultimately, political involvement in the administration of the public service must be circumscribed by legislation, convention and practice. We should do so to protect both political and administrative positions and to create certainty as to the division between political and administrative responsibility.”
Ramaphosa, who is appearing before the State Capture for the first time, says the cadre deployment applies to senior positions in government such as Directors-Generals and Deputy Directors-General, as well
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