Ace Magashule has now, at long last, earned a dishonourable mention from the Public Protector for failing to execute oversight responsibilities even after being notified of irregularities which thus, in her view, amounted to maladministration and improper conduct.
Like Rip Van Winkle, the Public Protector has woken from her slumbers and produced an unusually comprehensive report (judged by the "Busisiwe Mkhwebane" standards) in which she has finally concluded that all was not legally well with the notorious Estina Dairy project. The prize - Magashule and members of his Free State executive should be given training on accountability, which is similar in effect to appearing in front of the ANC's integrity committee! In fairness, the Public Protector has stated that her report should be taken into account by the NPA, which is conducting an investigation into the Estina project. And that does hold significance.
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