ANC chief whip ‘salutes’ Madonsela as Zuma confirms Mkhwebane as her replacement
The Office of the African National Congress Chief Whip said on Thursday that out-going public protector Thuli Madonsela had “undoubtedly infused renewed energy on this critical Chapter 9 institution”. It also congratulated “advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane for her appointment to the position of the Public Protector of South Africa by President Jacob Zuma” on Thursday‚ and said she “was recommended for appointment by the National Assembly…following a gruelling‚ open and transparent process”. “We congratulate her and wish her well in her new responsibilities‚” a statement said. The office said it “salutes” Madonsela “for her sterling and laudable job since her appointment in 2009”. “She has undoubtedly infused renewed energy on this critical Chapter 9 institution‚ ensuring that acts of malfeasance‚ corruption and other unethical conduct are exposed and dealt with‚" a statement said.“The institutions of government are today stronger because of her unwavering determination. “South Africans owe her a debt of gratitude for the outstanding work during her tenure. We wish advocate Madonsela well in her future endeavours.” – TMG Digital..
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