President Jacob Zuma on Thursday officially appointed advocate Busisiwe Joyce Mkhwebane “as the public protector of the Republic of South Africa for a period of seven years”.
The advocate will officially assume office on the 15th of October 2016.
Zuma “thanked outgoing public protector‚ advocate Thulisile Madonsela for her services and wished advocate Mkhwebane all the best in the execution of her new responsibilities”.
Mkhwebane’s nomination as the next public protector was confirmed by the National Assembly almost a month ago‚ and Zuma’s announcement on Thursday morning confirmed its “recommendation”.
source- timeslive