In her resignation to the Economic Freedom Fighters, Mkhwebane said she felt let down by the executive, the judiciary and Parliament.
In a social media post on Wednesday, Mkhwebane said she believed that the fight for freedom had been in vain and never had her rights been violated more than during her time as Public Protector.
She joined the Economic Freedom Fighters exactly a year ago on 16 October, just weeks after her impeachment as the Public Protector, taking up a parliamentary seat days later. On Tuesday, Mkhwebane still actively carried out her parliamentary duties as a member of the justice committee, where she accused the Special Investigating Unit of being"weaponised" by the executive to deal with political opponents.
Mkhwebane said that her sin was to deliver reports on the reserve bank, the CR17 election campaign and Phala Phala and then to be punished for the outcome."Each step seemed more daunting than the last, and I found my strength dwindling. This is exactly what they wanted, to suffocate, humiliate and treat me less of a human being," she wrote in her resignation.
Mkhwebane said that during her tenure as Public Protector, her late mother was harassed and her family was attacked."In my time of need, you fighters extended a helping hand, becoming a refuge for me in the past 12 months. Your unwavering support has been a beacon of hope, and for that I'm deeply grateful."Mkhwebane said that her decision to resign from politics was on the advice of her family and she would now fight for the vulnerable where possible.
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