The DA, which initiated the process last year, yesterday said it had little faith that MPs would agree to forge ahead with their request.
Parliament to consider draft report on removing public protector Simnikiwe Hlatshaneni Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane is seen during a press briefing at the Public Protector's offices in Hatfield, 19 December 2018, Pretoria. Picture: Jacques Nelles Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane may be back in the firing line today as parliament is expected to consider a draft report on whether an inquiry should be launched into her fitness to hold office.
“The public protector’s defence squad from the ANC rallied around her from the onset, making public statements in her defence. This report may turn out to be one excuse after the other, about why there should not be an inquiry into her fitness to hold office,” said Steenhuisen. Mkhwebane’s spokesperson, Oupa Segalwe, said her office was not given a chance to make a submission on the report. “The public protector was not requested to make a submission on the report.
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