Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane has been nominated by an ad-hoc parliamentary committee to be the next Public Protector.
The announcement was made late Wednesday by the chairperson of the Committee, Dr Makhozi Khoza.
In a statement she said the Committee would recommend Advocate Mkhwebane when it tables it report to the National Assembly at end of the month.Khoza said the fact that Mkhwebane's performance during interviews and her suitability as a “fit and proper person†for this position were not questionable was testament that she was the right person to be nominated by this Committee.
“All members that spoke on Adv Mkhwebane’s candidature agreed that her interview was superb, a marvelous communicator and her experience as former investigator in the Office of the Public Protector worked in her favour. Members considered these attributes, over and above her having met all other requirements dictated to by the legislation,†said Dr Khoza.
All Committee members, except those representing the Democratic Alliance, agreed that the name of Adv Mkhwebane should be tabled before the National Assembly.
“I am very pleased that we concluded this process in a very civil manner. All political parties represented at this Committee conducted themselves in a manner indicative of our maturing democracy. Members were able to put aside their political differences for the better good of the country,†said Dr Khoza.
The name of Adv Mkhwebane will require 60% support from the Members of the National Assembly before it can be sent to President Jacob Zuma for appointment.
