Cae Town – Former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has resigned from both the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and her role as a Member of Parliament.
Mkhwebane, who joined the EFF in 2023 after being removed from office, cited a desire to spend time with her family as the reason for her resignation.
In a letter shared on social media, she thanked the EFF for their support during her challenging period but expressed disillusionment with the state of South Africa’s judiciary, Parliament, and media.
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— Adv Busisiwe Mkhwebane (@AdvBMkhwebane) October 16, 2024
“Today, I’m saying goodbye to you, Fighters. After careful consideration and talking to my family, they advised and felt I needed to go away. Spend time with them, rest, and continue to fight for the vulnerable where possible.
“In my time of need, you Fighters extended a helping hand, becoming a refuge for me over the past 12 months. Your unwavering support has been a beacon of hope, and for that, I am deeply grateful. Now, it is time for me to focus on spending cherished moments with my family,” read part of the letter.
Mkhwebane said that her rights had been violated during her tenure as Public Protector.
“There has never been a time when I felt my rights were violated as it has been done in the years I was the South African Public Protector. This continued even after I was unconstitutionally removed by Parliament and the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa.
“I have encountered challenges and felt let down by the current South African
“Judiciary, Parliament, Executive, and more especially the mainstream media who seem to have been tasked to target and attack my character,” she said.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
