In a series of tweets the Transport Minister shared his views on those complaining about him claiming the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa was their milking cow and that his sin was closing the taps for their fake security companies.
"I think that today's proceedings will simply embolden the Speaker to start that process very, very soon, as soon as next week if the names are in front of her."
It was a definitive moment for the Public Protector as Friday’s High Court ruling paved the way for the inquiry to proceed.
The Public Protector briefed the media on Wednesday about 14 investigation reports.
That's the argument from Advocate Dali Mpofu who's representing Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhebane in her application to access confidential taxpayer information.
She warns the failure to respond to questions and requests for information - could lead to serious consequences.
The visits are to inspect whether the hospitals are coping with covid19 and whether they are capacitated to adequately treat patients.
This as the Office of the Public Protector continues with its fact-finding mission about the state of the country’s health facilities.
Busisiwe Mkhwebane seems to spend much of her time defending herself and her office in one way or another, writes Judith February.
Mkhwebane’s application to stop an inquiry into her competency continues in the Western Cape High Court on Thursday morning.
The Western Cape High Court is hearing the matter today after a five-month delay as a result of the COVID-19 lockdown.
Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s office said it had been inundated with complaints about conduct and service delivery.
Busisiwe Mkhwebane's office also said 450 people have approached the chapter 9 institution, complaining that they were unfairly denied the monthly R350 special social relief grant.
The SCA on Monday dismissed Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s application for leave to appeal a High Court ruling, which found against her report on the Vrede dairy farm matter.
The Public Protector on Monday delivered her findings into a number of matters, including procurement irregularities and irregular staff appointments.
The Public Protector on Monday revealed findings into 35 investigations dealing with executive ethics, irregular staff appointments, and procurement irregularities.
She will be joined by her deputy Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka and heads of investigation branches on the virtual briefing.
The preliminary report shows Mashaba was found guilty of contravening supply chain management policies had a conflict of interest and made irregular appointments.
