As it happened: Public Protector - Adv Busisiwe Mkhwebane is chosen | News24

live

24 Aug 2016

Watch the proceedings live here.

Last Updated

Live News Feed

Go to start

24 Aug 2016

The Public Protector committee has selected Busisiwe Mkhwebane as the last woman standing to fill Thuli Madonsela’s shoes.

Mkhwebane was lauded for her great communication skills, her experience, and her interview skills. Her age, and how she conducted herself, was also praised by MPs.

She was a lady of guts, Inkatha Freedom Party MP Themba Msimang said, while African National Congress’ Grace Tseke said she had a fine brain.

MPs waxed lyrical about her international experience, and called for Mkhwebane to be nominated for the job.

Read the full story here

24 Aug 2016

Busisiwe Mkhwebane. pic.twitter.com/0GcT8W903h
— Scapegoat (@AndiMakinana) August 24, 2016

24 Aug 2016

MPs thank Dr Makhosi Khoza for her work as chair.

The meeting is adjourned.

24 Aug 2016

The #PublicProtector candidate needs at least 60% of the National Assembly members to support her for her name to be approved.
— Scapegoat (@AndiMakinana) August 24, 2016

24 Aug 2016

Shivambu suggests the report be tabled in the National Assembly by Thursday #PublicProtector
— Thulani Gqirana (@ThulaniGqirana) August 24, 2016

24 Aug 2016

So the committee will table Mkhwebane's name to the National Assembly, chair congratulates them on their work #PublicProtector
— Thulani Gqirana (@ThulaniGqirana) August 24, 2016

24 Aug 2016

DA doesn't agree and it is so noted.

24 Aug 2016

Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane is the chosen candidate.

24 Aug 2016

All parties except DA agree on Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane.

24 Aug 2016

DA reserving comment on Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane. Rest agree she stays.

24 Aug 2016

Judge Siraj Desai is also out. Malema says "thank you".

24 Aug 2016

Committee agrees Judge Sharise Weiner falls

24 Aug 2016

That concludes the discussion.

Now it is decision time.

24 Aug 2016

Horn says Majola will be like Thuli Madonsela.

24 Aug 2016

Horn: Reiterates that even current public protector had to learn that donor funding was frowned upon and not allowed #PublicProtector
— Thulani Gqirana (@ThulaniGqirana) August 24, 2016

Werner Horn (DA) also supporting Majola.

DA MPs seem to prefer Majola as preferred candidate.

24 Aug 2016

Malema says candidates should know what they can do and what they cannot do. He had no idea what that office is about #PublicProtector
— Thulani Gqirana (@ThulaniGqirana) August 24, 2016

Malema is not impressed with Majola.

24 Aug 2016

Patric Maesela (ANC) says he respects the prof but he did not give satisfactory answers about his job in the Great Lakes area.

24 Aug 2016

MPs still debating the final candidate for the #PublicProtector post pic.twitter.com/uHJO9aqdWq
— Thulani Gqirana (@ThulaniGqirana) August 24, 2016

24 Aug 2016

Prof. Bongani Majola was a former assistant Secretary General at the UN. "He has investigative experience, managerial experience" Says DA
— Lester Kiewit (@lesterkk) August 24, 2016

24 Aug 2016

Glynnis Breytenbach (DA) praises Majola for being gracious even though his interview was at 03:00.

She says he has all the needed experience for the job as PP.

24 Aug 2016

Mothapo says Majola was her former dean. Teased that she had not disclosed that, she says "Hayi we weren't close" #PublicProtector
— Thulani Gqirana (@ThulaniGqirana) August 24, 2016

Refilwe Mothapo (ANC) says Mojalo was her dean at university. Good academic with international experience. She says he should stay in academics to continue good work there.

24 Aug 2016

Prof Themba Msimang (IFP) says he was impressed by Majola but his answer to a question about his contribution to the struggle was disappointing.

24 Aug 2016

Mncwabe says he had a problem with fact that Majola was nominated in 2002 for #PublicProtector and declined to take up a job with UN
— Thulani Gqirana (@ThulaniGqirana) August 24, 2016

24 Aug 2016

Bongani Majola is a former United Nations Special Prosecutor in Rwanda and a highly qualified lawyer. #PublicProtector
— Lester Kiewit (@lesterkk) August 24, 2016

24 Aug 2016

Steve Swart (ACDP) says we should be proud of Prof Majola for his work at the UN tribunal. Says he is qualified for the job and could hit the ground running.

24 Aug 2016

Thomas Bongo (ANC) also worries about the funding issue but says his CV is powerful.

24 Aug 2016

Thomas Bongo (ANC) also worries about the funding issue but says his CV is powerful.

24 Aug 2016

Chairperson tells Malema this is not a church services as he expresses support for Shivambu's arguments #PublicProtector
— Thulani Gqirana (@ThulaniGqirana) August 24, 2016

24 Aug 2016

Floyd Shivambu (EFF) was not impressed with Prof Majola’s explanation of fundraising model and attention to detail.

24 Aug 2016

Next up is Professor Bongani Majola.

24 Aug 2016

Phumzile van Damme (DA) says she worries that MPs say women should rather stay in their current positions.

If women want to move forward, it should be allowed.

She says Lukhaimane was one of her favourites.

“She has a keen mind and is well qualified.”

24 Aug 2016

Swart: She had a very good interview, served very well at adjudicator. Is she not better suited to be there? #PublicProtector
— Thulani Gqirana (@ThulaniGqirana) August 24, 2016

Steve Swart (ACDP) also endorses Lukhaimane.

24 Aug 2016

MPs say if not appointed, Lukhaimane will go far in future #PublicProtector
— Thulani Gqirana (@ThulaniGqirana) August 24, 2016

24 Aug 2016

Glynnis Breytenbach (DA) is full of praise. Says she lacks experience but she would support her.

24 Aug 2016

Nic Koornhof (ANC) calls her a go-getter. Says she was full of energy.

24 Aug 2016

Werner Horn (DA) says she had a good interview. She does not have a lot of experience but is good with admin.

24 Aug 2016

Shivambu says Lukhaimane would have been a good candidate but seeing there is a broader consensus on Mkhwebane...
— Scapegoat (@AndiMakinana) August 24, 2016

24 Aug 2016

Lukhaimane is currently employed as Pension Funds Adjudicator, and has served in the position since June 2013.

24 Aug 2016

Next up is Advocate Muvhango Lukhaimane.

24 Aug 2016

Shivambu agrees she should be the recommended candidate.

24 Aug 2016

#PublicProtector Shivambu : PP is an embodiment of biblical David, lets hope she is not a biblical Goliath, stand against well resourced.
— KhayelihleKhumalo (@KhayaJames) August 24, 2016

24 Aug 2016

Floyd Shivambu (EFF) jokingly congratulates Mkhwebane on her imminent appointment as Public Protector.

24 Aug 2016

Phumzile van Damme (DA) says Mkhwebane lacks experience and worries about her working at the State Security Agency after complaints about political interference there.

24 Aug 2016

Steve Swart (ACDP) says Mkhwebane is a good consensus candidate but has doubts similar to the DA.

24 Aug 2016

Glynnis Breytenbach (DA) says don’t overestimate Mkhwebane.

Says she is less experienced than some of others and says she is concerned about Mkhwebane going from director in Home Affairs to lower level job at State Security. “She could not answer why.”

Breytenbach does not endorse her as candidate.

24 Aug 2016

Busisiwe Mkhwebane is very close to what we have today in Thuli Madonsela - glowing endorsement from Malema. #PublicProtector
— Roy McKenzie (@RoyMcK) August 24, 2016

24 Aug 2016

Malema: If she is close to Zuma, please run away from those people. I agree we must recommend her #PublicProtector
— Thulani Gqirana (@ThulaniGqirana) August 24, 2016

24 Aug 2016

Malema: We are appointing her to an established institution, if she tries any shenanigans, the institution will deal #PublicProtector
— Thulani Gqirana (@ThulaniGqirana) August 24, 2016

Malema also recommends her.

24 Aug 2016

Julius Malema (EFF) says he tweeted she is one of the good people, but then he received a tip-off that she is a candidate for President Jacob Zuma, that he prefers her above others.

“But Zuma is going at some point and she will be Public Protector beyond Zuma’s term.”

24 Aug 2016

Patric Maesela (ANC) says Mkhwebane passed the litmus test.

We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred

Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.

Join News24 today

Next on News24

WRAP | Today the ICJ has vindicated us, Israel's actions are genocidal - Ramaphosa

26 Jan