Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane paid a courtesy call to President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday‚ the presidency said. This was the first meeting between the two since Mkhwebane was appointed. "President Zuma congratulated Advocate Mkhwebane on her appointment and pledged his and government's support and cooperation as she fulfils her constitutional responsibilities‚" his spokesman Bongani Ngqulunga said. Zuma had also reiterated the importance of all Chapter nine institutions during the meeting. "Advocate Mkhwebane thanked the President for the opportunity to meet and said she looked forward to constructive working relations with government."

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