Motion for removal of Public Protector from office to be processed on resumption of business by National Assembly

23 March 2020

In view of the suspension of the business of Parliament until further notice as a precautionary measure against the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Speaker of the National Assembly will process the motion tabled by the Chief Whip of the Democratic Alliance for the removal of the Public Protector from office when the Assembly resumes its business.

The parties participating in the application by the Public Protector for an interim interdict of the parliamentary process, which was scheduled for hearing on 26 and 27 March 2020, have agreed that it be postponed until further notice. This agreement has been made an order of the Western Cape High Court.

Issued by Moloto Mothapo on behalf of Parliament, 23 March 2020