Busisiwe Mkhwebane
Busisiwe Mkhwebane | |
|---|---|
| 4th Public Protector of South Africa | |
| In office 19 October 2016 – 9 June 2022 (suspended), 11 September 2023 (impeached) | |
| Appointed by | Jacob Zuma |
| Deputy | Kholeka Gcaleka |
| Preceded by | Thuli Madonsela |
| Succeeded by | Kholeka Gcaleka |
| Member of the National Assembly of South Africa | |
| In office 20 October 2023 – 16 October 2024 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Busisiwe Joyce Mkhwebane 2 February 1970 Bethal, Mpumalanga, South Africa |
| Political party | uMkhonto weSizwe (since 2024) Economic Freedom Fighters (2023–2024) |
| Spouse | David Mkhwebane |
| Alma mater | University of the North Rand Afrikaans University University of South Africa |
| Occupation | |
Busisiwe Mkhwebane is a South African advocate and prosecutor served as the 4th Public Protector of South Africa from October 2016 until her impeachment in September 2023. Following her impeachment, she served as a Member of the National Assembly of South Africa from October 2023 to October 2024, representing the EFF. She is the first head of a Chapter 9 institution to be removed through impeachment.