Mkhwebane’s mounting Legal Bill

SOUTH AFRICA – Taxpayers cough up R67 million to defend reports, halt impeachment. Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane says her office, which is funded by the public purse, spent R67 122 771 in legal fees over the last two years: R52m on defending her reports in court and R14.9m on fighting the impeachment inquiry process against her. This happens in a country in which 54% of its citizens live below the bread line. Chapter 9 Institution spent over R67m fighting personal political battles.