EDITORIAL: Gcaleka’s huge challenge
Acting public protector awaits formal appointment by the president
26 October 2023 - 05:00
Barring an irrational decision by President Cyril Ramaphosa, Kholeka Gcaleka, the acting public protector, looks set to be appointed as SA’s fifth public protector.
Having been recommended by the ANC with the help of smaller parties in the National Assembly, she awaits formal appointment by the president. She will become the third black woman to occupy the ombud office which is meant to protect citizens from maladministration and breach of ethics by cabinet members...
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