South Africa: Mkhwebane vs Ramaphosa - 'Public Protector Unfair for Trying to Short-Circuit Due Process Argument' - DA

It is unfair for Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane to "short-circuit" the due process argument in relation to her findings against State Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan - a defence that she has used herself, DA chief whip John Steenhuisen said.

Steenhuisen was addressing the media on the DA's plans to deal with what it considers a "rogue gallery" of ANC nominees for chairpersons of parliamentary committees on Monday when he was asked about Mkhwebane's recent comments that President Cyril Ramaphosa is in breach of the Constitution by not taking remedial steps against Gordhan. Gordhan is appealing her findings.

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