DA says vindicated by removal of Mkhwebane
The Democratic Alliance has hailed the removal of Busisiwe Mkhwebane as public protector as a victory for accountability.
An overwhelming number of MPs voted to adopt the Section 194 committee report that recommended Mkhwebane's removal.
The committee, which probed her fitness to hold office, found her guilty of misconduct and incompetence.
READ: MPs vote to remove Mkhwebane from office
A total of 381 MPs voted in favour of booting Mkhwebane out of office.
"In 2016, the DA was the only party to oppose this appointment. For the last seven years, we held firm in our conviction that she is not a suitable individual to occupy the office of Public Protector,” the party said in a statement.
"The DA takes great pride in the members who served on the Section 194 Committee, demonstrating diligence and upholding their oath of office, even in the face of harsh criticism and ad hominem attacks.
"May this serve as a lesson to the institution on the critical importance of selecting fit-for-purpose candidates at all times, particularly as we prepare to nominate a new Public Protector in the coming days.”
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