Ramaphosa admits deployment committee bypassed proper channels President Cyril Ramaphosa admitted at the State Capture Inquiry to bypassing the deployment committee when making appointments. State Capture Inquiry: Ramaphosa on cadre deployment Protocols bypassed for new appointments Ramaphosa faced a fierce line of questioning on cadre deployment, with Judge Zondo highlighting the case of a “Black candidate who had been recommended by the board of Transnet, who was seen as a credible candidate”. “There were reports of criticism of why Mr Siyabonga Gama, who was recommended, was not appointed. Minister Mantashe wasn’t aware of the candidate, and was looking at the issue of Black managers being given opportunities”.