PUBLIC PROTECTOR PAYS A COURTESY CALL ON THE PRESIDENT

The Public Protector, Adv Mkhwebane, paid a courtesy call on President Jacob Zuma this morning.

It was their first meeting since Adv Mkhwebane was appointed as the Public Protector.

President Zuma congratulated Adv Mkhwebane on her appointment and pledged his and government's support and cooperation as she fulfil her constitutional responsibilities.

The President reiterated the importance of all Chapter 9 institutions in our constitutional democracy.

Adv Mkhwebane thanked the President for the opportunity to meet and said she looked forward to constructive working relations with government.

Statement issued by Dr Bongani Ngqulunga, The Presidency, 13 December 2016