Madonsela's deputy behind attempt to get her fired

15 October 2012

PUBLIC Protector Thuli Madonsela yesterday replied to allegations intended to get her fired in the intensifying war in which her deputy, Mamiki Shai, is believed to be her principal antagonist.

Two dossiers have been compiled by people in Madonsela's organisation and sent to parliament, the Sunday Times revealed yesterday.

The documents allege, among other things, that she has been dismissive of criticism, has not followed prescribed procedures and has a "Hollywood" approach to investigations.

Shai revealed at the weekend that she had been involved in the communication with parliament, Madonsela said.

Madonsela's statement read: "The public protector learnt officially from the deputy public protector with much surprise that she had been one of those sending letters to parliament."

Madonsela said this was in conflict with an undertaking made to parliament of which Shai was aware.

Madonsela has been lambasted for not being impartial by several prominent politicians, including Minister of Higher Education Blade Nzimande.

At the heart of the allegations is her appearance at a DA rally earlier this year.

ANC spokesman Keith Khoza yesterday repeated that "it is inappropriate for the public protector to be openly associated with a political party".

Madonsela again yesterday denied that her impartiality had been compromised and set out a 13-point defence refuting all the allegations against her. – The Times

Reader's Comments

Report Abuse Author: thirsty Date: 16 October 2012 17:34

I think it is a pity that a vast amount of voters do not make a point of looking at the amuont of corruption going on. I mean we all get thick skinned to always reading about it in the newspapers and feel helpless about it. It is only the vote that can change it, and lets face it the ANC have shown us that they cannot do anything about it other than spend R200m on renovating Zuma's house, what an insult to to someone with inteligence.

Report Abuse Author: alvonhumb Date: 15 October 2012 19:29

This is in a way linked to the Jeremy Cronin story. There is a thin line of defence against the corruption riddling the ANC. The resistance lies in the likes of Madonsela and the media. The ANC simply cannot cope with legitimate criticism and thinks that the public simply swallows the type of rubbish spouted by Cronin by way of "explanation". Therefore there is an assault on critics like Madonsela, and the current attack on media freedom. Our country needs liberation from the ANC, and soon.

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