# Outgoing South African Revenue Service commissioner Edward Kieswetter says there is nothing inherently wrong with cadre deployment, as all political parties appoint members to positions. But he warns it should not be the sole criterion for leadership selection. Kieswetter stresses that competence, skills and performance must come first, arguing prioritising capable leaders ultimately serves citizens better, regardless of political affiliation or party membership in government and public institutions. He will officially complete the hand-over process to incoming commissioner Johnstone Makhubu on Thursday.
Kieswetter says competence must outweigh cadre deployment in leadership