Mkhwebane insists there is no legal basis for parliamentary inquiry
Public protector says her proposed suspension is a matter solely confined to the legislature by the constitution
09 February 2020 - 16:24
Public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane believes that adverse court findings against her cannot be the basis of a parliamentary inquiry, which could result in her removal from office.
Last week, Mkhwebane launched an urgent bid to block any inquiry into her fitness to hold office from proceeding, pending her main challenge to the unconstitutionality of the process that could lead to her removal...
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