Despite the DA and the EFF questioning her independence, the appointment of the ANC’s preferred candidate for Public Protector, Kholeka Gcaleka, appears to be a fait accompli thanks to the support of the IFP.
After interviewing the eight candidates last week for the position Busisiwe Mkhwebane will leave vacant when her term expires on 14 October, the ad hoc committee selecting her successor met on Tuesday to deliberate on the candidate
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