PRETORIA - President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Kholeka Gcaleka as the Public Protector.
This follows the recommendations of the National Assembly.
READ: Parliament recommends Adv. Kholeka Gcaleka for Public Protector post
Gcaleka has been appointed for a non-renewable term of seven years with effect from Wednesday.
She has been acting in the role since Busisiwe Mkhwebane's suspension last year.
Ramaphosa says he trusts Gcaleka will serve the people of South Africa with honour and dedication.
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA APPOINTS ADVOCATE GCALEKA AS PUBLIC PROTECTOR
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President @CyrilRamaphosa has in terms of section 193(4) of Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and on the recommendation of the National Assembly, appointed Advocate Nompilo Kholeka Gcaleka as Public… pic.twitter.com/bspWz1icPa