File image: Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane.
This follows the recent decision of the Constitutional Court which paved the way for Parliament to proceed with its inquiry into the fitness of Mkhwebane to hold office. In her 25 page affidavit, she highlights what she says are key errors that the Constitutional court made when it ruled against her. She further raises a concern that should the judgment not be corrected, it may lead to her suspension by President.
Mkhewebane’s application comes after a judgment handed down by the apex court on the 4th of February, on an application brought by the Speaker of Parliament and the Democratic Alliance against the Public Protector to the Cape Town High Court.
Parliament's Section 194 Committee has revised its timeline and processes leading up to the impeachment of the Public Protector to now meet a September deadline.