This follows the recent decision of the Constitutional Court which paved the way for Parliament to proceed with its inquiry into the fitness of Mkhwebane to hold office.In terms of the Const.
Click here to read the full judgment on Saflii [1] Society has always been concerned about the accountability of persons or institutions who operate the levers of power. In recognising this, our Constitution provides for state institutions that are mandated with the task of supporting our constitutional democracy. But all powers have limits, and even the officers employed to support accountability must be held accountable in a state that propagates accountability and governance based on the will of the people.
Fikile Mbalula in hot water over tweets about Busisiwe Mkhwebane, Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma
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Durban - The ANC has raised concerns regarding a series of tweets posted by its national executive committee (NEC) member and transport minister, Fikile Mbalula, on Sunday and Monday.
The partyâs deputy secretary-general, Jessie Duarte, on Monday said they were concerned with Mbalulaâs trending Twitter comments.
On Sunday Mbalula took to Twitter and fired volleys at Public Protector, Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane. He tweeted that: âMkhwebana (sic) is a hired gun not the public protector.â
It was not clear what sparked Mbalulaâs comments and he did not respond to a query from Independent Media asking him to provide clarity.
After major court defeats, will Mkhwebane be axed as Public Protector in 2021? This year marks the real turning point in her controversial tenure as one of the country’s top corruption busters. FILE: Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN
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CAPE TOWN - It’s been a terrible year for Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane whose job is now on the line as she finds herself in Parliament’s cross hairs.
Mkhwebane is no stranger to the courts and has fought numerous court battles since her appointment.
But this year marks the real turning point in her controversial tenure as one of the country’s top corruption busters.