ACTING Public Protector Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka has distanced herself and her office from the lawyers who act on behalf of the suspended public protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, in her impeachment matter.
Matters came to a head when Advocate Gcaleka found out that Seanego Attorneys – representing Mkhwebane – had delivered a notice of amendment to Part B to the notice of motion, purportedly on behalf of the Applicant, being the Public Protector SA (PPSA).
The lawyers also delivered a notice for leave to appeal dated 4 July 2022, purportedly on behalf of the PPSA, cited as the first applicant.
Clearly unimpressed Advocate Gcaleka on Wednesday moved swiftly to tackle the matter.
In a letter addressed to – among others – the Registrar of the Western Cape High Court and dated 6 July 2022, Advocate Gcaleka, wrote: “Please take note that the Seanego Attorneys Inc. were not authorised, instructed or briefed by
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