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Pravin Gordhan Jeffrey Abrahams, Gallo Images via Getty Images Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane and Minister Pravin Gordhan went head-to-head in court.Gordhan's legal team argued that Mkhwebane had not shown any special circumstances for investigating the complaints against the so-called SARS "rogue unit". Gordhan's team also slammed Mkhwebane for allegedly abusing her powers and doing serious damage…

Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane. Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has told a court her own legal team did not act according to her instructions when they withdrew her opposition to a court battle. Police Minister Bheki Cele took her to court to have a report that made damning findings against him set aside.Mkhwebane said when her…

Cash-strapped Public Protector dealing with 158 cases during lockdownMkhwebane said the Department of Justice paid R1.8 billion in legal fees, the Special Investigation Unit R21 million and police R300 million. The Department of Home Affairs, which does not report to the committee, had legal fees of around R1.9 billion.Personal cost orderIn three cases, a personal costs…