Pretoria – Former Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane returns to the Pretoria Regional Court today, 26 August 2026.
The State dropped the main perjury charge against her during court proceedings earlier this week.
The decision has raised questions about the other charges in the case. The State linked those charges to the main count.
Mkhwebane faced several charges in the matter. The court will clarify the status of the remaining charges during today’s proceedings.
Case linked to Absa investigation
The case relates to Mkhwebane’s investigation into the Absa/Bankorp matter during her time as Public Protector.
Her investigation focused on money linked to a historic bailout involving Bankorp and the South African Reserve Bank.
Mkhwebane’s report ordered Absa to repay the money. Absa challenged the report in court.
The Constitutional Court later ordered Mkhwebane to pay legal costs linked to the litigation.
The criminal case stands apart from those civil proceedings. Prosecutors accuse Mkhwebane of making false statements under oath.
Mkhwebane has denied wrongdoing and maintained her position in the case.
What happens next?
Today’s hearing could determine the future of the case.
The State’s decision to drop the main charge does not mean that a court has found Mkhwebane innocent. Prosecutors have simply decided not to pursue that charge.
The court must now decide what happens to any remaining charges.
The main question today is whether the other charges will also fall away or whether prosecutors will continue with part of the case.
Mkhwebane’s court appearance could therefore mark an important moment in the long-running matter.
ECNews Live will follow the proceedings and provide updates as the case develops.
