Mr Jonas Sibanyoni was nominated by the Salvation Tabernacle Church. He was a UDF activist, joined the ANC and then MK. He served an Member of Parliament from 2004 until 2014. The King of the amaNdebele, King Makhosoke has supported his nomination based on their close working relationship the past 8 years. It is also suggested that he has a lot of experience in the Government and especial the Justice sector where he served on the Portfolio Committee. He is also supported by the Department of Justice and Corrections with a formal letter of support. 

In 2011 he gained his LLM at the University of the Western Cape. He is currently a Director at a Law Firm, Maluleke, Seriti, Makume and Matlala.

His performance in Parliament can be explored on the People's Assembly Website. Earlier this year he was nominated as a candidate for the Public Protector, but did not make the shortlist and earlier this year as an IEC Commissioner.

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