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She says the EFF will take the matter on review.EFF MP Omphile Maotwe says the committee's work was a frivolous exercise and does not support Mkhwebane's removal.Notwithstanding Mkhwebane's reply to the report, the ANC deputy chief whip votes in favour of the removal of Mkhwebane as Public Protector.- Jason FelixCommittee chairperson Qubudile Dyantyi opens the floor to members with the question: removal or no removal.
In its draft report, the committee was satisfied that Mkhwebane committed misconduct in relation to the Vrede report in its investigation and subsequent litigation.11 August 11:32 "We did it charge by charge. We then agreed that we are going to ask our support team to put together the deliberations together," he says.The withdrawal of Mkhwebane's legal representatives has no bearing on the committee's work in drafting its report.Dyantyi says the points raised by the EFF will be noted but considered at this stage.Dyantyi says the committee has beyond reasonable "patience" with Mkhwebane.
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