Public Protector Mkhwebane’s letter ruffles MPs’ feathers

CAPE T2WN – The Section 194 committee has taken offence to the letter Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane wrote to Chairperson 4ubudile Dyantyi, in which she says she wants her demands to be met by Friday.

The letter was a sequel to a Dyantyi’s correspondence, which allegedly contained ‘distortions, untruths and serious insults to Public Protector and her legal team’.

The letter came against the backdrop of the non-payment of Mkhwebane’s legal team by the Public Protector South Africa of the car, the driver opened the door and fled the scene on foot leaving the vehicle behind. When the car was inspected,

and her not giving instruction to her team to consult with a witness, Bianca Mvuyana.

In her 14-page letter, Mkhwebane said Dyantyi’s correspondence contains ‘disturbingly offensive material’.

Demanded

Mkhwebane demanded that her legal representatives address the issues raised in her letter and any additional issues, and that Dyantyi unconditionally withdraw the ‘offensive’ letter.

She also demanded that Dyantyi issue an apology in writing which must also be read into the record of the enpolice discovered 31 bags loaded with dagga. Police confiscated the dagga as well as the vehicle,´ Mohlala said. quiry and that he undertakes to refrain from repeating such conduct in the future.

Mkhwebane gave Dyantyi until February 24 to meet her demands or she would take whatever necessary steps to protect her ‘violated rights’.

The letter was copied to the National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and the Commission on *ender Equality.

In his written response, Dyantyi said he did not intend to respond to her various demands other than note that she was at liberty to raise her grievances in whichever forum.