National Assembly Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula said serious allegations have also been made by Mkhwebane that the Speaker "dismissed" her when she asked to meet her on a confidential basis and exposed her as a whistleblower on the allegations.
Members of the committee are adamant that the inquiry, which has been delayed for almost two months because of issues around Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s legal representation, must finish before the end of next month.
National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula desires the committee exploring Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebanes
Debating the budget of Parliament on Tuesday, political parties expressed outrage at the delays and the costs involved - saying it wasn t setting a good precedent.
President Cyril Ramaphosa is addressing the National Assembly on key interventions and programmes of the Presidency, including addressing the electricity crisis.