Congratulations to Adv. Mkhwebane & salute to Adv. Madonsela

6 October 2016

The Office of the ANC Chief Whip congratulates Adv. Busisiwe Mkhwebane for her appointment to the position of the Public Protector of South Africa by President Jacob Zuma today.  Adv Mkhwebane, whose 7 year non-renewable term of office starts on 15 October 2016, was recommended for appointment by the National Assembly on 7 September 2016 following a gruelling, open and transparent process. We congratulate her and wish her well in her new responsibilities.

The Office of the ANC Chief Whip also salutes the outgoing Public Protector, Adv Thuli Madonsela, for her sterling and laudable job since her appointment in 2009. She has undoubtedly infused renewed energy on this critical Chapter 9 institution, ensuring that acts of malfeasance, corruption and other unethical conduct are exposed and dealt with. The institutions of government are today stronger because of her unwavering determination.

South Africans owe her a debt of gratitude for the outstanding work during her tenure. We wish Adv. Madonsela well in her future endeavours.

Issued by Moloto Mothapo on behalf of the Office of The ANC Chief Whip, 6 October 2016