The Democratic Alliance says it seems that the new Public Protector is in the pocket of President Jacob Zuma.
This is after, Advocate Busisiwe Mkwebhane, laid criminal charges against her predecessor, Advocate Thuli Madonsela for leading a recording of an interview with President Zuma during her investigation into State Capture.
Zuma had laid a complaint with the Public Protector.
DA MP, Glynnis Breytenbach, said while President Zuma has every right to lodge a grievance with the Public Protector, it was telling that Mkhwebane had jumped straight to criminal charges, without conducting any further investigation.
She said the DA did not support the appointment of Mkhwebane for numerous reasons, one being that she has always been employed in and around government.
Breytenbach said Mkwebane had indicated that she wants to have a more "friendly relationship with government and now we're seeing the consequences of her appointment.
