The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs having considered the matter of the nomination of a judge to serve on the Electoral Commission, referred to it, reports as follows:

The Committee was requested to nominate the candidate for the appointment of a judge to fill the position on the Electoral Commission in terms of section 6 of the Electoral Commission Act (Act No 51 of 1996).

The Committee met on 23 January 2006 to deliberate on the matter. After having considered the candidate recommended by the panel, the Committee recommends that the House in accordance with section 6 of the Act, make a recommendation to the President that Judge Herbert Qedusizi Msimang be appointed to serve on the Electoral Commission.

Mr H P Chauke, MP

Chairperson: PC Home Affairs

Report to be considered.