Busisiwe Mkhwebane says criminal charges are ‘frivolous’
Accountability Now has pointed out that, in terms of the constitution, Mkhwebane can be suspended ‘at any time after the start of proceedings’
07 August 2019 - 18:53
Public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has described the criminal charges against her as “frivolous” but says she will co-operate with the police.
The Hawks are investigating a fraud case against Mkhwebane, after a criminal complaint was lodged against her by NGO Accountability Now’s director Paul Hoffman on Monday. She is also expected to fight off efforts in parliament to have her removed from office...
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