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Public comment open on Central Drug Authority shortlist
Social Development and Social Services committees invite comment on 27 CDA shortlisted candidates by 25 October 2026.
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The Portfolio Committee on Social Development and the Select Committee on Social Services invite written comments on 27 candidates shortlisted for interviews to fill 13 vacancies on the Central Drug Authority board. The call opened on 11 October 2026 under section 53(3)(b) of the Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse Act, 2008. Summarised CVs are on Parliament's website. After the comment window, the committees will interview shortlisted candidates before recommending nominees to the National Assembly and the NCOP. Submissions can be emailed to Ms L Ntsabo at lntsabo@parliament.gov.za by Sunday, 25 October 2026.