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Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s bid to reverse suspension hits a snag after her office withdraws court application
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s court challenge against her suspension has been dealt a blow after her papers were withdrawn by her office.
On Wednesday, Deputy Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka, who is acting in Mkhwebane’s position, withdrew the Public Protector’s application looking to reverse her suspension.
Gcaleka wrote to the respondents in the matter to inform them of her decision on Wednesday.
The reason behind the withdrawal was due to Mkhwebane’s lawyers not being authorized by Gcaleka as the Acting Public Protector.
“In the circumstances, we intend delivering notices of withdrawal of the aforesaid application for leave to appeal as well as the notice of motion of the PPSA,” Gcaleka stated.
The application was expected to be heard by the Western Cape High Court on 25 and 26 July, according to a local publication.
Mkhwebane had approached the court after President Cyril Ramaphosa denied to reverse her suspension.
She had sent a letter – dated 13 June – to Ramaphosa, demanding her reinstatement.
However, the Presidency insisted that Ramaphosa stood by his decision to suspend Mkhwebane.
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