Former Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane says she will oppose the application filed by the Legal Practice Council, which seeks to have her removed from the roll of advocates.
The regulatory body has cited several reasons, including allegations of unprofessional conduct.
In papers submitted to the High Court in Johannesburg, the council also seeks an order for Mkhwebane to immediately surrender her certificate of enrolment as an advocate to the court registrar.
It is arguing on several grounds, including its contention that Mkhwebane is ‘not fit and proper’ to remain an advocate.
Mkwebane says she is proper and fit to remain as an advocate.
“I can confirm that I received the papers. They were sent to the number, which I’m not using regularly through WhatsApp. And finally, I then referred the matter to Clientele Legal, because that’s the first legal representation, which I’ve approached to assist and indeed, we filed the notice to oppose the matter,” says Mkhwebane.
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