National Assembly speaker approves request to summon Madonsela to testify in parliament
Parliament views a subpoena as a last resort to get someone to appear before one of its committees.
Public Protector
Mkhwebane inquiry: Section 194 committee to subpoena Thuli Madonsela to give evidence
The committee set a timeline of drafting a report by March and a decision on Mkhwebane's fate by end of April.
Public Protector’s office completes investigation into Phala Phala saga
The interim report is now set to go through internal review structures for quality assurance purposes.
Acting Public Protector calls on the Hawks to investigate ANC chief whip’s son for alleged PPE tender corruption
The complaint was launched by ANC MP Mervin Derks on 26 April 2021.
Another blow for Mkhwebane’s as rogue unit appeal is dismissed by the ConCourt
The apex court refused her leave to appeal application, ruling that it had no reasonable prospects of success.
Auditor-General called to scrutinise Mkhwebane’s legal fees
Since 2018, Seanego Attorneys was paid more than R55 million in legal fees, out of that amount advocate Dali Mpofu received about R12 million.
Mkhwebane suffers another defeat as her appeal bid to approach the SCA to fight suspension fails
The court found that the SCA hearing the matter would be a waste of time and court resources.
Mkhwebane reassures Section 194 committee her legal team has not withdrawn
Mkhwebane said it would not be fair to continue without her legal team present.
Dali Mpofu stages walkout after withdrawing from representing Mkhwebane
Mpofu told the committee that the legal team are not able to take further part in "any of the illegal activities" of the committee.
Judgement reserved in Mkhwebane’s application for leave to appeal decision preventing her from returning to office
The DA is seeking the same court order, arguing that Mkhwebane's application has no merit.
Busisiwe Mkhwebane applies for leave to appeal ruling preventing her from returning to work
Mkhwebane insists she is entitled to interim relief until the Constitutional Court makes a decision on the matter.
Suspension of Mkhwebane still stands after court dismissed her application to return to office
The Western Cape high court full bench has now dismissed Mkhwebane's application and ordered she pays nearly all of the DA's legal costs in the case.
MPs call for Mpofu to be investigated for allegedly threatening Section 194 committee chairperson
Mpofu told Dyantyi that he would "regret" his conduct towards him.
Mkhwebane denied access to her office pending a decision from the ConCourt
The Acting Public Protector and her team are well within their rights not to allow her in the office.
WC High Court dismisses Ramaphosa’s suspension of Mkhwebane over Phala Phala farm theft
Section s172(2) of the Constitution says an order of constitutional invalidity against the president has no force unless it is confirmed by the Constitutional Court.
Busisiwe Mkhwebane perjury trial postponed to December pending high court review decision
The Constitutional Court found that she acted in bad faith by putting forward a "number of falsehoods" in the Absa/Bankorp review case
Another legal blow for Mkhwebane as ConCourt dismisses her rescission applications with costs
ConCourt said no case had been made out for rescission and ordered Mkhwebane pay the cost of the application
Mkhwebane impeachment: Staff addressed Busisiwe as “madam” and had to stand when she entered the room
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane refused to treat staff with dignity and respect
Section 194 committee hears how Mkhwebane fired spokesperson for calling her Busisiwe
A labour dispute resulted in legal proceedings costing the Public Protector office R468 574,58.
Mkhwebane’s request to summons Ramaphosa rejected by Section 194 committee
Committee declines to subpoena Ramaphosa after receiving legal opinion
Section 194 committee hears of Mkhawbane’s private meeting with Ace
Magashule's meeting with officials from the office of tthe public protector did not last even 30 minutes
Suspended Public Protector Mkhwebane suffers yet another legal blow in case against Pillay
The court ordered the Public Protector's office to pay the costs
Mkhwebane instructed investigators not to implicate Ace and Zwane in Vrede dary farm probe Section 194 committee hears
Section 194 committee hears how Ace Magashule and Msebenzi Zwane were excluded from the Vered dairy farm probe
Ramaphosa answers the 31 Phala Phala farm questions after missing deadline
Ramaphosa answers the questions on Phala Phala farm robbery before being subpoenaed by the Public Protector