Lawrence Mushwana
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The new plant can’t meet World Bank’s loan conditions or sulphur emissions limits
Mkhwebane’s R40-million handshake
By the end of her term, the public protector could pocket a shockingly over-inflated payout
SAHRC in hot water again over report tampering allegations
Report on Marius Fransman’s anti-semitism has opposite conclusion in final version after former chairperson takes charge of draft.
South African Human Rights Commission staff round on officials
Employees have objected to the chairperson and a commissioner being reappointed.
Human rights commission raises stink on township toilets
The South African Human Rights Commission has cast light on the issue of water and sanitation in the country’s informal settlements.
Thuli Madonsela, Oilgate and us
At a conference, Vusi Pikoli identified two cases as definitive for the future of SA’s anti-graft efforts: the arms deal and Oilgate.
Police told to apologise to jogger
The HRC has told Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa to apologise to the Cape Town jogger who showed President Jacob Zuma’s motorcade a middle finger.
Oilgate decision ‘a victory for M&G and Public Protector’
Thuli Madonsela’s decision not to contest a ruling setting aside a probe into the Oilgate scandal is a victory for her office and the <i>M&G</i>.
Mushwana unmoved by Oilgate ruling
Despite a stinging judicial rebuke about his work when Public Protector, Lawrence Mushwana says he will not resign as Human Rights Commission chair.
SCA slams Mushwana for ‘no investigation at all’
"The public protector must not only discover the truth, but must also inspire confidence that the truth has been discovered," said the SCA.
Oilgate saga back in the protector’s lap
The Supreme Court of Appeal delivered a landmark judgment that sealed the <i>M&G</i>’s victory in a five-year legal battle with the public protector.
M&G vindicated in Oilgate appeal
The Supreme Court of Appeals dismissed the Public Protector’s appeal against a high court setting aside its report into the Oilgate saga.
SCA judges slam Public Protector’s Oilgate arguments
The Supreme Court bench has lambasted counsel for the Public Protector’s office, which is appealing a judgment overturning its Oilgate scandal report.
HRC back-pedals on jogger case
The Human Rights Commission chairperson has turned on his own staff in the case of a jogger arrested for "giving the middle finger" to Zuma.
Protect the protector
It isn’t very long ago that the <i>M&G</i> was in the vanguard of criticism of the public protector