Search for new Public Protector has began

Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee established to appoint the new Public Protector released the names of 38 nominees who have met the requirements to be considered.

The names will be published on the national legislature’s website for public comment for seven days.

The shortlisting process is set to begin on 26 July.

Suspended Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkwebane’s term of office comes to an end on 15 October.

The Public Protector’s office is an independent body that investigates claims of abuse of power, unfair treatment, non -adherence to rules, dishonest or improper handling of money and personal gain through bribes and corruption.

The conditions to be considered for the position, besides being a South African Citizen, a judge, advocate or attorney, is to be a fit and proper person to hold such office.

Source: eNCA

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A local publication, Sowetan reported in January 2019 that the soccer player Siyabonga Zulu got fired by Mamelodi Sundowns after missing his disciplinary hearing and going AWOL.

His sister, however, rubbished the claims and told the publication that his sangoma baby mama destroyed his soccer career by constantly showing up at his club to complain about him. This is after the TV show No Excuse Pay Papgeld camera crew arrived at his club looking for him to answer for his maintenance squabbles with his baby mama. Learn More