Pretoria – Advocate Nompilo Kholeka Gcaleka is the new Public Protector.
The Presidency on Wednesday announced in a terse statement that: “President Cyril Ramaphosa has in terms of section 193(4) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and on the recommendation of the National Assembly, appointed Advocate Nompilo Kholeka Gcaleka as Public Protector of the Republic of South Africa for a non-renewable term of seven years with effect from 1 November 2023.”
The statement added: “The President wishes Advocate Gcaleka well in her position and trust that she will serve the people of South Africa with honor and dedication.”
Advocate Gcaleka, who has been acting in the position, replaced Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane, who was suspended over a year ago and impeached in September.
