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South African lawmakers to discuss fitness for office of anti-graft watchdog

Busisiwe Mkhwebane
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane listens during a briefing in parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, October 19, 2016. Picture taken October 19, 2016 [Photo, Reuters]

A South African parliamentary committee will discuss a request to look into the fitness to hold office of Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane after a recess period, most likely in early September, the committee said on Wednesday.

Calls for the removal of anti-corruption watchdog Mkhwebane have gained momentum after the country’s top court ruled last week that her investigation methods were flawed and that she had been dishonest during litigation. 

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