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FILE: Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN

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Mkhwebane once again defends sidelining former PP deputy Malunga

By Lindsay Dentlinger

On Wednesday, Mkhwebane’s impeachment inquiry heard that she was in a fix about what to do about him performing his duties, without top security clearance.

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    The committee has been hearing testimony from Gumbi Tyelela, an executive manager in the Public Protector’s Office. Tyelela has talked about labour disputes and disciplinary matters, specifically in relation to Mkhwebane’s attempts to dismiss Cleo Mosana as her spokesperson in 2018.

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    Former investigator in the Office of the Public Protector, Nditheni Raedani told Parliament that he had cautioned Mkhwebane against removing parts of the report related to financial misconduct by politicians.

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    This has been the testimony of the lead investigator Livhuwani Tshiwalule testifying before Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s impeachment hearing.

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    8 days ago
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    Fraser's involvement in security matters at PP’s office questioned in Parly

    On Thursday, a witness testified in Busisiwe Mkhwebane's impeachment inquiry, stating that Arthur Fraser had reached out to him about leakages and other security issues, while he was the state security head.

    13 days ago
  • FILE: Baldwin Neshunzhi says the State Security Agency would visit the office of the Public Protector at least twice a year. Picture: @PublicProtector/Twitter.

    Neshunzhi claims SSA involvement in the Public Protector's office is not unusual

    Baldwin Neshunzhi testified before Parliament's impeachment inquiry, that the former State Security Agency boss Arthur Fraser called him to discuss Busisiwe Mkhwebane's security concerns.

    13 days ago
  • FILE: Baldwin Neshunzhi said his relationship with Mkhwebane soured after he was asked to investigate information leakages.  Picture: @PublicProtector/Twitter

    Mkhwebane impeachment inquiry hears about security matters

    Former head of security Baldwin Neshunzhi said he was called by former spy boss Arthur Fraser to discuss security matters.

    13 days ago
  • FILE: Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane. Picture: @PublicProtector/Twitter.

    Quality of reports did not decline during Mkhwebane’s tenure, Parliament told

    Senior manager in the Public Protector's office, Futana Tebele, testified before Parliament's impeachment inquiry on Wednesday.

    14 days ago
  • FILE: Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN

    There was no purging of staff when Mkhwebane took office - Mahlangu

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    15 days ago
  • FILE: Advocate Dali Mpofu speaks to Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane in the Pretoria Magistrates Court. Picture: Abigail Javier/Eyewitness News.

    Mpofu questions whistleblower’s credibility and criminal conviction

    Mpofu tried to poked holes in FS head of the Public Protector's Office, Sphelo Samuel's testimony, by questioning his criminal conviction and intellectual arrogance. Mpofu also accused him of facilitating an opposition plot against Mkhwebane.

    19 days ago
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    20 days ago
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    22 days ago
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    23 days ago
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  • FILE: Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane. Picture: Abigail Javier/Eyewitness News.

    Parly rejects Mkhwebane’s double jeopardy plea

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