Kholeka Gcaleka | |
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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 |
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