Public Protector standoff – DA welcomes Parliament’s decision

The Democratic Alliance is welcoming Parliament’s approval of an investigation into the Public Protector’s fitness to hold office. The DA has been pushing for Busisiwe Mkhwebane to be removed for the past two years.

Speaker, Thandi Modise, has approved a motion, according to new rules adopted by the house in December.

“I’m very pleased at the speed in which the speaker has moved and the urgency the Parliament is dealing with this issue,” said Natasha Mazzone, DA’s Chief Whip.

Last year, the National Assembly adopted new rules with regards to the removal of heads of chapter nine institutions.

“If the Speaker is satisfied that the motion meets all requirements, the National Assembly Speaker must refer the motion and any supporting documents for preliminary assessment to an independent panel. The Speaker must also, without delay, inform the Assembly and the President of this referral,” Parliament said in a statement.

In other news – Babes Wodumo and Mampintsha finally Speak Out after cancellation of their docu-series Impilo

Following the cancellation of their highly-anticipated docu-series, Babes Wodumo and Mampintsha have issued out an apology to fans.

The couple was granted a court interdict to halt the airing of their series Impilo: Mampintsha WestInk on Moja Love. Their reality series was going to let fans into their private lives and have then see how their relationship went on a downward spiral. continue reading

Source: eNCA