Public Protector Thuli Madonsela suspects that the motive behind the investigation into claims that she is a spy, could lead to her suspension.
Madonsela has told Eyewitness News that she thinks the motive is to make her ask for an investigation, and then for the President to have a reason to request her to go on a sabbatical or for the President to suspend her, pending an investigation.
She also says the State Security Agency was wrong to say it would investigate, just because someone had made the claims.
Madonsela says the probe is an attempt to undermine her office.
Spy claims against Madonsela, Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema, former Democratic Alliance parliamentary leader Lindiwe Mazibuko, and leader of the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union Joseph Mathunjwa emerged last week.
