Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s lawyer, Dali Mpofu, says it’s irrelevant whether it’s true that the Public Protector’s Phala Phala burglary investigation is being stalled, during her absence from that office.
The statements related to inner-city social housing projects.
“Minister Madikizela has rejected the legality of the complaint from the start and is now seeking legal advice,” said Bianca Capazorio, spokesperson for Western Cape premier Alan Winde.
On Wednesday, 31 March, during a media briefing in Cape Town, acting Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka said Madikizela’s conduct had been found to be improper.
The complaint laid by Herron dates back to a July 2019 sitting of the Western Cape legislature, where premier Winde’s State of the Province Address was being debated. According to the acting Public Protector’s report, Herron complained about statements made by Madikizela, which included: “So he (Mr Herron) went on to say exactly two years ago, in his then capacity at the City of Cape Town, he initiated inner-city developments. I can tell you now, Mr Speaker, that almost all the projects that were initiated by member Herron in the inner city were halted by court… a
Busisiwe Mkhwebane releases her office s investigation reports
21 December 2020 12:35 PM
Eyewitness News reporter Thando Khubeka says the Public Protector is releasing 14 reports.
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane on Monday released a number of investigation reports during her officeâs third quarterly media briefing for the 2020/21 financial year.
Mkhwebane was joined by deputy Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka.
Eyewitness News reporter Thando Khubeka who is following the story says the Public Protector is releasing different findings.
She is releasing 14 reports, five are closing reports where allegations were not substantiated and the rest are those where she made adverse findings.
Thando Khubeka, Reporter - Eyewitness News