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South African parliament endorses new Public Protector

Xinhua, September 8, 2016 Adjust font size:

South Africa's National Assembly on Wednesday endorsed Busisiwe Mkhwebane as the new Public Protector to succeed Thuli Madonsela, whose seven-year non-renewable term expires in October.

The decision of the House will be sent to President Jacob Zuma for ratification.

Mkhwebane won over the ruling African National Congress (ANC) and the majority of parties in Parliament during the parliamentary ad hoc committee interviews.

Being independent of the government, the Public Protector is tasked with the investigation of misconduct in any state affairs and all spheres of government, including that of public administration in the country. Endit