‘Mkhwebane unlikely to escape axe’ – analysts
President Cyril Ramaphosa might have given Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane 10 days to justify why she should not be suspended throughout the duration of her impeachment process, but it is likely that her reasons will not be enough to save her this time around.
“Since Parliament has decided that the impeachment proceedings will ensue, that means the president may suspend her because he’s the appointing authority. In my view, the president is likely to suspend the Public Protector and in such an instance, she may challenge her suspension on various grounds.“I think the Public Protector will say that Ramaphosa isn’t the right person to suspend her because there’s an investigation she’s [undertaking] about him.
“She’s raised a middle finger to the public and she doesn’t give a damn any more. Her public statements and photographs on Instagram have been downright disdainful towards the president, so – ordinarily – any who cared about their reputation would step down.Any president who takes his job seriously and is concerned about public institutions can’t possibly keep a Public Protector in office when that individual is questioned. We have rules and we can’t apply them purely when it’s convenient.
Earlier this week, National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula informed the president in writing about the decision made by the section 194 committee to continue with its consideration of the motion for the removal of the Public Protector.
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