'I'm entitled to suspend Mkhwebane': Ramaphosa

President says there's nothing stopping him because the parliamentary inquiry investigating public protector has started

24 April 2022 - 00:00

By Amanda Khoza

President Cyril Ramaphosa has in court papers insisted that he was told by Parliament that impeachment proceedings against public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane had “started” and that, in law and under the constitution, he was entitled to suspend her.

This article is reserved for Sunday Times subscribers.

A subscription gives you full digital access to all Sunday Times content.

Please visit SundayTimes.co.za in your desktop to view our latest subscription options.

Already subscribed? Simply sign in below.

Questions or problems? Email helpdesk@timeslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00.