New Public Protector’s plan: First, staff issues. Then the ‘massive task’ starts

Today Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane addressed her role as the new Public Protector as she steers the reins of the Public Protector’s office forward.

“I have previously had a short spell here as a senior investigator, so returning here felt like a homecoming,” she said.

The Public Protector took up her role in office on Monday and has had a busy week filled with meetings and acquainting herself with the staff. She said that she was looking forward to serving the people of the country without fear or favour and she was “thankful to South Africa for entrusting me with this responsibility”.