Page 46 - Public Protector News Today

A political pronouncement by controversial former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane is planned on Monday.

The DA has filed a complaint against Public Works Minister, Sihle Zikalala to the Public Protector, accusing him of exaggerating the government’s successes in addressing the so-called construction mafia.

So far, the office has saved up at least R8.4 million for this purpose, with the cost of Mkhwebane’s impeachment process currently at R33.5 million - and growing.

News today includes locals killed in Israel-Gaza, Busisiwe Mkhwebane accommodation drama, water restrictions, murder suspect’s confession wasn’t recorded and more.

Impeached public protector advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane denies owing the Public Protector South Africa (PPSA) money for her accommodation at the Bryntirion Estate which also houses the president and his deputy.

Impeached public protector advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane could be made to pay back at least R2.1m paid for her stay at an estate in Pretoria.

The chief executive officer of the Office of the Public Protector, Thandi Sibanyoni, said impeached Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane ignored advice that the office could not foot her accommodation bill.

Informal discussions have been held with National Treasury on the matter

The Office of the Public Protector is looking to recover funds irregularly paid for the benefit of its former head, Busisiwe Mkhwebane.

Impeached public protector advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane denies owing the Public Protector South Africa (PPSA) money for her accommodation at the Bryntirion Estate which also houses the president and his deputy.