Public Protector's investigation into Vrede dairy farm at an 'advanced stage'
29 January 2020
Public Protector advocate BusisiweMkhwebane says her investigation into the Vrede dairy farm project is at an advanced stage.
"We have conducted public hearings with the beneficiaries and held interviews with several key role players, as well as obtained affidavits from identified former and current department officials, including politicians," she said during a media briefing in Pretoria on Tuesday.
Mkhwebane delivered 12 investigative reports and provided progress on her investigations. She also took the opportunity to address the motion to initiate proceedings for her removal from office as approved by National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise.
The head of the Chapter 9 institution said that the investigation into the Vrede Dairy Farm includes bank records and the subpoena of specific individuals.