MEDIA STATEMENT
Sunday, July 21, 2019
Public Protector notes and welcomes the President's announcement to approach the court for recourse regarding her findings that he violated the Executive Ethics Code
The Public Protector, Adv. Busisiwe Mkhwebane, has noted the President's decision to seek recourse through the courts regarding her recent findings against him as it is his right to do so. Adv. Mkhwebane welcomes this move. As she has said before, any review proceedings must be coupled with an interdict to stay the implementation of remedial action.
The Public Protector has the power in terms of the Constitution to investigate, report on and appropriately remedy any conduct in state affairs or in the public administration, in any sphere of government, which is alleged or suspected to be improper.
In addition, the Public Protector has powers under pieces of legislation such as the Public Protector Act (PPA), the Prevention and Combatting of Corrupt Activities Act (PACCA) and the Executive Members' Ethics Act (EMEA), all of which were relied upon during the investigation in question.