SAHRC official defends Springbok Eben Etzebeth’s comments
Buang Jones, who is one of seven shortlisted candidates for deputy public protector, says he has been exonerated for his remarks
12 November 2019 - 15:19
SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) acting head of legal Buang Jones, who has been shortlisted for the position of deputy public protector, has justified the comments he made about Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth in Langebaan a few months ago.
Jones was asked about his comments during an interview on Tuesday by parliament’s justice and correctional services committee, which has begun interviewing the seven candidates for the deputy public protector position. The term of the current deputy Kevin Malunga ends in December...
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