PHUTI MOSOMANE
The Speaker of the National Assembly Nosiviwe Noluthando Mapisa-Nqakula says she is concerned by the ongoing allegations of corruption being made in the media against certain members of the Section 194 Committee.
The committee is conducting an inquiry into suspended Public Protector Adv Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s fitness to hold office.
Serious allegations have also been made by Mkhwebane that the Speaker “dismissed” her when she asked to meet her on a confidential basis to seek guidance on these allegations.
Mkhwebane has accused Mapisa-Nqakula of exposing her as a whistle-blower regarding her allegations.
“It is blatantly false and malicious that the Speaker has dismissed Adv Mkhwebane’s serious claims or her request for a meeting. The Speaker is not in a position to either investigate, make findings or ‘dismiss’ allegations made against Members of Parliament, Spokesperson Moloto Mothapo said.
Mothapo said it is for this reason that when Mkhwebane asked her
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