SAHRC official defends Springbok Eben Etzebeth’s comments

SA Human Rights Commission acting head of legal Buang Jones, who has been shortlisted for the position of deputy public protector, has justified the comments he made about Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth in Langebaan a few months ago.

DA justice spokesperson Glynnis Breytenbach asked Jones how these comments align with his belief in the rule of the law and due process. Jones told MPs that his comments were taken out of context. The role of the SAHRC, he said, is very different to that of other chapter nine institutions in that it can litigate and, on institution of proceedings in the equality court, “ceases to be impartial”.

Among the questions MPs posed to candidates was what role they expected to play as deputy public protector and what they would do if Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane did not delegate serious responsibilities to them. Nkuna commented on the “ballooning” cost of litigation incurred by Mkhwebane as every case taken on review in court has been defended by her. His view is that there is no need to defend reports that have been conducted thoroughly, as they would be vindicated by the courts.

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