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Busisiwe Mkhwebane claims political persecution after LPC announces its want to take away her advocate title
Former public protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, said she was being politically persecuted after the Legal Practice Council (LPC) announced it wants…
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Public Protector dismayed over rape of 7-year-old Eastern Cape girl
Public Protector dismayed over rape of 7-year-old Eastern Cape girl! The Office of the Public Protector has joined voices expressing…
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Public Protector flags senior govt appointments without proper authorization
The Public Protector’s office has raised serious concerns regarding irregular appointments to senior government positions, revealing cases where unqualified individuals…
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Paul Mashatile denies he is being investigated by Hawks, Public Protector & SIU
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has denied claims that he is being investigated by law enforcement agencies in connection with cases…
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Impeached Busisiwe Mkhwebane bumps heads with current Public Protector Gcaleka
The conflict of having an impeached Public Protector interrogating her successor came home to roost in Parliament on Thursday, as…
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PP’s office says it’s been vindicated by court ruling on Busisiwe Mkhwebane gratuity
The Public Protector’s office says it has been vindicated by a High Court ruling that a decision not to pay…
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Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s attack on Kholeka Gcaleka and Parliament over R10 million gratuity regrettable
The Gauteng High Court says former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s attack on her successor and against Parliament, after not being…
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No R10 million gratuity for ex-Public Prosecutor Busisiwe Mkhwebane
Disgraced former Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, will not be paid out her R10 million gratuity. The Gauteng High Court Pretoria…
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Busisiwe Mkhwebane blames judicial officers of Indian descent for her misfortunes in court
Former Public Protector turned Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) MP, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, has lashed out at judicial officers of Indian descent…
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Public Protector slams Correctional Services over Thabo Bester prison break
The office of the Public Protector says Correctional Services officials should not escape disciplinary action. She found authorities took too…
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Prison authorities who delayed reporting Thabo Bester’s escape receive final written warnings
Department of Correctional Services (DCS) Minister, Pieter Groenewald, said all the prison officials who delayed reporting the escape of convicted…
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Parliament calls for applications as it restarts process to find new deputy Public Protector
Parliament is restarting the process for a new deputy Public Protector. The position became vacant almost a year ago when…
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ActionSA lodges complaint with Public Protector against Justice Minister Simelane over VBS links
ActionSA has lodged a complaint with the Public Protector against Justice Minister Thembi Simelane. This on the back of a…
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Office of Public Protector obliged to pay Busisiwe Mkhwebane her R10 million gratuity
Former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s legal team says her erstwhile office is legally obliged to pay her a R10 million…
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Nasi iSpani will continue as planned, says Lesufi
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says they are working hard to continue the Nasi iSpani employment programme. Lesufi has admitted the…
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Public Protector takes Gauteng government to task for paying contractor R10 million idling fee
The Public Protector has taken the Gauteng government to task after it paid a school construction contractor a R10 million…
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PP says Gauteng Health Dept acted improperly in appointing Ashley Mthunzi as Tembisa Hospital CEO
The Public Protector has found that the Gauteng Department of Health acted improperly in hiring the late Dr Ashley Mthunzi…
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Busisiwe Mkhwebane cries persecution after son’s assets allegedly seized by sheriff
Former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has accused law enforcement agencies of persecuting her family in retaliation for her investigations into…
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PP Gcaleka to brief media on findings on GBV victim difficulties when reporting their cases
Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka is expected to brief the media on findings on the difficulties experienced by victims of gender-based…
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Khulu Phasiwe appointed as new spokesperson at Public Protector office
Former Eskom spin doctor, Khulu Phasiwe, has been appointed the new spokesperson at the Public Protector’s office. The post had…
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PP’s office welcomes court ruling removing Busisiwe Mkhwebane gratuity application from urgent roll
Cape Town The Office of the Public Protector has welcomed a Pretoria High Court ruling to remove Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s application…
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Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s battle for R10 million goes to court
Former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane wants her R10-million gratuity and will on Tuesday turn to the Gauteng High Court in…
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Thuli Madonsela says Jacob Zuma sold SA to the Guptas
Former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela is warning South Africa against voting for corrupt politicians at next month’s general elections. Madonsela…
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Thuli Madonsela warns voting for ‘corrupt politicians like Jacob Zuma’ will bring SA to total collapse
As the country prepares for the national and provincial elections, former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has warned South Africa against…
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New selection process for deputy PP thrust into the spotlight in Parliament
The National Assembly will be asked to endorse a new process to select a deputy Public Protector after the process…
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The process of appointing Deputy Public Protector to start afresh
The process of appointing the Deputy Public Protector will start afresh. That’s the decision of the portfolio committee on Justice…
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7 candidates set to be interviewed for deputy Public Protector position
Seven candidates, mostly advocates, are set to be interviewed in Parliament on Wednesday for the job of deputy Public Protector.…
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Parliament says John Hlophe’s ConCourt challenge of his impeachment in questionable
With a resolution now having been taken to impeach Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe, Parliament said his Constitutional Court…
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Parliament considering 44 candidates for vacant deputy Public Protector job
Parliament says it’s considering the names of 44 candidates to be the next deputy Public Protector. The position has been…
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Public Protector’s office confirms response to Busisiwe Mkhwebane regarding R10 million gratuity
The Office of the Public Protector has confirmed they have responded to former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane regarding her gratuity…
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Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula cleared of improper conduct complaint brought by ex-DPE DG
The Public Protector has cleared National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula of an improper conduct complaint by the former Public Enterprises…
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EFF calls for NPA to be turned into a Chapter 9 institution
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has called for the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to be made a Chapter 9 institution,…
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Action SA requests Public Protector to probe Western Cape Speaker
Action SA in the Western Cape has requested the Office of the Public Protector to investigate the Speaker of the…
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Kholeka Gcaleka wants non-implementation of Public Protector’s remedial action criminalized
Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka wants to see criminal consequences for institutions that don’t implement recommendations emanating from investigations by that…
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Tshwane welcomes PP’s report on Hammanskraal water issues
The City of Tshwane has welcomed the Public Protector’s report on the Hammanskraal water situation. The improper functioning of the…
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President Cyril Ramaphosa appoints Kholeka Gcaleka as public protector
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Kholeka Gcaleka as the Public Protector. This follows the recommendations of the National Assembly. Gcaleka…
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‘Hope she will do her job, protect the public’ – Busisiwe Mkhwebane congratulates Gcaleka
Busisiwe Mkhwebane congratulated her successor Kholeka Gcaleka, who was nominated as the next Public Protector by the National Assembly on…
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Busisiwe Mkhwebane sworn in as EFF MP
Former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has been sworn in as a Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Economic Freedom Fighters…
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National Assembly votes in favour of Kholeka Gcaleka as new Public Protector
The National Assembly has approved the Ad Hoc Committee report that recommended that Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka be appointed to become…
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Parliament to vote on new public protector’s appointment
Parliament will vote on whether Kholeka Gcaleka will take over as the country’s new Public Protector. A majority of 60…
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Public Protector’s office waits to hear whether Busisiwe Mkhwebane should get end-of-service gratuity
Acting Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka says the public protector’s office is awaiting direction from Parliament as to whether the former…
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Busisiwe Mkhwebane might have to pay back at least R2 million for accommodation costs
Impeached Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane could be made to pay back at least R2.1 million that the office spent on…
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Parly to vote on Gcaleka appointment as Public Protector next month
Parliament will vote on the appointment of Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka as the new Public Protector on the 19th of next…
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Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma & other MPs to face disciplinary hearings over Busisiwe Mkhwebane impeachment
Minister for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, has once again landed herself in hot water. She…
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Fikile Mbalula promises to spill the real reasons ANC removed Busisiwe Mkhwebane
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has vowed to let the country in on the “real” reasons why the ruling party voted…
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Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s fate now in hands of President
The National Assembly has voted to suspend Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane out of office. A total of 318 MPs voted…
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National Assembly votes for Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s impeachment, stripping her of pension
The National Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to remove Adv Busisiwe Mkhwebane as Public Protector. 318 members voted for the motion…
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Busisiwe Mkhwebane to know fate on Monday as National Assembly votes on her removal
Parliament’s National Assembly will on Monday afternoon vote on the removal of the suspended Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane. This follows…
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Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula rejects calls for secret ballot on Busisiwe Mkhwebane vote
The African Transformation Movement (ATM) and the United Democratic Movement (UDM) have been dealt a blow after National Assembly Speaker…
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ANC doesn’t need secret ballot to vote on Mkhwebane’s fate: Paul Mashatile
ANC Deputy President Paul Mashatile says the ruling party does not need a secret ballot when voting on the Section…
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