Nompilo Kholeka Gcaleka is a South African lawyer and the current Public Protector of South Africa. She previously served as Deputy Public Protector and became Acting Public Protector on 9 June 2022 following the suspension of Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane. Gcaleka was recommended for appointment as the fifth person to hold the position of Public Protector in a vote by the National Assembly on 19 October 2023.[2] The Democratic Alliance (DA) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) opposed Gcaleka's nomination to the Public Protector's office, saying she was not a suitable candidate.[3][4] President Cyril Ramaphosa formally appointed Gcaleka for her seven-year term as Public Protector on 1 November 2023 [5]
Kholeka Gcaleka | |
|---|---|
| 5th Public Protector of South Africa | |
| Assumed office 1 November 2023 (Acting since 9 June 2022) | |
| President | Cyril Ramaphosa |
| Preceded by | Busisiwe Mkhwebane |
| Deputy Public Protector of South Africa | |
| In office January 2020 – 1 November 2023 | |
| Appointed by | President Cyril Ramaphosa |
| Public Protector | Busisiwe Mkhwebane |
| Preceded by | Kevin Malunga |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Nompilo Kholeka Gcaleka 1982[1] Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Alma mater | University of KwaZulu-Natal (LLB Degree) University of Johannesburg (LLM Degree) |
| Website | official website |
References
edit- ^ "Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka biography, age, profile, qualifications & salary - The Nation". 2023-01-25. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
- ^ Merten, Marianne (2023-08-29). "Acting Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka named as new incumbent". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
- ^ Ndenze, Babalo. "DA, EFF reject Kholeka Gcaleka's nomination as the next Public Protector". ewn.co.za. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
- ^ Hussain, Muhammad. "EXPLAINER | All set for Kholeka Gcaleka to be next Public Protector: What happens next?". News24. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
- ^ "President Ramaphosa appoints Advocate Gcaleka as Public Protector". The Presidency of South Africa. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
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