BackThe Public Protector South Africa, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, was suspended from office on 9 June 2022. Advocate Mkhwebane is currently the subject of proceedings under Section 194 of the South African Constitution that could see her removed from office.
The Public Protector has been a loyal and respected contributor to the IOI and its work for many years. The IOI is especially concerned that any hearings in the National Assembly are conducted in fairness to Adv. Mkhwebane and in line with the Venice Principles and Resolution of the UN General Assembly.
The Ombudsman institution plays a vital role in not only providing an impartial and independent mechanism for citizens to pursue their rights regarding wrongful government action, but also act as a vital means of promoting and protecting integrity in public institutions, good governance, the rule of law and fighting corruption. It is absolutely vital that the Ombudsman institution remain independent of governments and free from political interference.
The full statement, which was also issued to the Chairperson of the Committee for Section 194 Enquiry of the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa, can be found in the download section further below.
Source: International Ombudsman Institute (IOI)
