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Tensions Rise in Parliament as Public Protector Gcaleka Accuses MP David Skosana of Undermining Her Office

October 15, 2024
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This week, tensions in Parliament flared up when Open Defender Kholeka Gcaleka accused MK Party members of Parliament (MP) David Skosana of undermining the Chief of her office. This accusation added an additional layer of controversy to the already contentious relationship between her office and political groups.

Gcaleka expressed grave concerns regarding what she perceived as an imminent threat posed by Skosana to the President of the Public Defender’s office, Thandi Sibanyoni, during a heated meeting of the Parliamentary Portfolio Board on Equity and Remedial Administrations. Gcaleka stated that the threat was communicated during a meeting between her office and members of Parliament, which resulted in staff members exercising caution and raised concerns regarding the organization’s autonomy.

Gcaleka informed the council that such a directive is inappropriate and poses a significant risk to the freedom and respectability of the Public Defender office. This office is committed to serving the general public without fear or favor, and any attempts to undermine its authority will result in severe repercussions.

Gcaleka asserted that Skosana had resisted Sibanyoni’s inquiries regarding specific high-profile individuals and matters related to the MK Party, suggesting that the workplace should relax. She also depicted the experience as an attempt to undermine the sacred order of the workplace and a mistreatment of force.

Gcaleka’s allegations have been denied by Skosana, who maintains that they are politically motivated and intended to undermine him and his party. He argued that his interactions with the Public Defender’s office were primarily focused on concerns expressed by his constituents and did not entail any physical dangers.

I ensure that no allegation is used to compromise or threaten anyone. I am obligated to address my family as a member of Parliament, and it is crucial to raise concerns with government entities in order to fulfill this obligation, Skosana stated. These assertions are absurd and intended to distract attention from the primary issues that we are currently facing in this country.

The Public Defender’s office has recently been subjected to intense scrutiny, as a result of the growing political tension that has engulfed its investigations into senior political figures and various allegations of debasement. Gcaleka, who has been in office since succeeding the denounced Busisiwe Mkhwebane, has encountered both assistance and analysis from a variety of political sources.

Members of Parliament (MPs) have responded to the allegation against Skosana in a variety of ways. Resistant MPs have requested a free investigation into the matter. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has urged Parliament to take the allegations seriously, citing concerns about political impediment in the allegations that were crafted by the Public Defender’s office.

“This is a significant issue because it pertains to the fundamental freedom of our Part 9 establishments,” stated Glynnis Breytenbach, a DA MP. It is unacceptable for political delegates to pose a threat to public authorities, particularly in an office as fundamental as the Public Defender.

In the wake of the controversy, there is an increasing demand for more robust insurance policies for Section 9 foundations that include the Public Defender office. Legal experts have underscored the necessity of establishing distinct boundaries between political figures and the Public Defender to ensure that the workplace can continue to fulfill its responsibilities impartially.

The Speaker of Parliament has yet to provide an official response to the issue; however, discussions are anticipated to commence shortly, during which the two parties will present their respective perspectives.

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