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Corruption probe: Mkhwebane lets top politicians off the hook

13 December 2019 - 08:00 By Karyn Maughan
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Public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane. File photo.
Public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane. File photo.
Image: Gallo Images / Beeld / Deaan Vivier

Public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has closed a number of investigations into several high-ranking political leaders – including former speaker of parliament Baleka Mbete, former energy minister Tina Joemat-Petterson and former communications minister Faith Muthambi.

And the protector says she has reports to explain the “rationale” behind her decision.

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