The process of appointing the public protector is flawed, and led by politicians who don’t seem to have paid attention to the law. This has to change

Rules on the removal of a chapter 9 leader came after adverse judicial findings against Mkhwebane

Questions to the candidates vying to replace Kevin Malunga focused on race, rugby and their views on Mkhwebane

Mkhwebane was due to appear on Wednesday to explain to MPs the policy around the appointment of a special adviser to her office.

The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services agreed to hold an inquiry into on Mkhwebane’s conduct over the past year.

The public protector also says the allegations that her office’s former chief of staff was dismissed unfairly are untrue.

Deputy public protector Kevin Malunga will help probe the issues surrounding botched circumcisions, says his office.

Although Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has downplayed the standoff with her deputy, she emphasised the ultimate rule of her office lies with her.

Deputy public protector Kevin Malunga has broke ranks and written a letter to Parliament distancing himself from the views of his boss.