We regret supporting Mkhwebane – Malema
23 January 2017
Johannesburg – Supporting Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane to become South Africa’s Public Protector was a terrible mistake, EFF leader Julius Malema has said.
"We just took a puppet from Gupta’s kitchen and said let’s give her a chance," he explained during a media conference on Monday
The EFF threw its weight behind Mkhwebane during a parliamentary process to replace former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela in 2016. It opted to ignore claims from some, including those from the DA, that Mkhwebane was a spy. The EFF, however, did say it would take her appointment on review if it felt she was not in the position for the right reasons.
During a media briefing at the EFF’s headquarters on Monday, Malema shook his head as he expressed his disappointment and lack of confidence in Mkhwebane’s ability to fulfil her role.