DA’s move to remove Busisiwe Mkhwebane suffers setback
Justice portfolio committee chair Mathole Motshekga says the committee has agreed to defer deliberations on the call to remove the public protector from office
On Wednesday, parliament’s justice committee agreed to defer deliberations on the DA’s push to remove public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane from office. The DA and other opposition parties have been pushing for parliament to remove the embattled public protector from office for alleged incompetence and misconduct. This comes amid concern that the crucial Chapter 9 institution, which is meant to guard democracy and fight corruption, was fast losing credibility under Mkhwebane’s watch.
The public protector may be removed from office for various reasons including misconduct, incapacity and incompetence. It would require the backing of at least two-thirds of MPs. Mkhwebane did not attend Wednesday’s meeting in parliament after tabling a written submission in July detailing reasons she should not be removed from office. Portfolio committee chair Mathole Motshekga explained that Mkhwebane was not required to attend the meeting as it was agreed that she could respond to the DA’s calls ...
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