The Office of the Public Protector has confirmed they have responded to former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane regarding her gratuity claim of at least R10 million.
Earlier on Tuesday, the publication broke the news that the Office of Public Protector found that Mkhwebane is not entitled to any form of gratuity after being removed from office last year.
Mkhwebane has been embroiled in a tussle for millions she believes are due to her.
Mkhwebane was removed from office by President Cyril Ramaphosa after being found guilty of misconduct and incompetence at an inquiry that sat for over a year.
On 6 December 2023, Mkhwebane sent a letter of demand to the Office of the Public Protector for a claim of at least R10 million.
Earlier on Tuesday, the publication reliably learned that the Office of the Public Protector found that Mkhwebane is not entitled to any form of gratuity payment in respect of both the Constitution and the office.
“The Public Protector of South Africa confirms that it has duly responded to Advocate Mkhwebane’s correspondence. No further comment will be made regarding this matter at this time,” said the acting spokesperson for the Public Protector Ndili Msoki.
Mkhwebane earlier told the publication she was yet to see any correspondence from the Office of the Public Protector.
“Let me get the response, I’ll respond to you. I can’t respond to something I haven’t seen.”
It’s understood that had Mkhwebane vacated office, she would have been entitled to her payout.
-EWN
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