Kholeka Gcaleka: Inside the Public Protector’s wardrobe
Kholeka Gcaleka is our new public protector. Get an idea of her sense of style and the looks she’s previously served.
Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka was sworn in as South Africa’s public protector on the 1st of November 2023. If previous outfits are anything to go by, she looks set to fulfil this role with style.
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After serving as both the deputy and the interim public protector over the past 18 months, President Cyril Ramaphosa gave the final seal of approval and swore the 41-year-old lawyer into office. Her previous incumbents have not only played their parts but looked the part too. However, we’ve seen enough to believe that Gcaleka will be able to serve the people and serve style whenever called upon.
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ADV. KHOLEKA GCALEKA’S STYLE DESCRIBED
Having worked on high-profile cases and served our country at the highest levels, our new public protector Kholeka Gcaleka is no stranger to the public eye. She’s appeared on red carpets, in news interviews, in court and in several more settings in her demanding roles so far. Her style has been described as “Elegant” by The Citizen and she lives up to this billing when called on the big occasion. Take a look at this outfit from the 2022 State of the Nation Address:
Acting @PublicProtector Kholeka Gcaleka wearing an elegant dress, arrives at Cape Town City Hall ahead of State of the Nation Address #SONA2023#LeaveNoOneBehind pic.twitter.com/B9yG3xCtea
— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) February 9, 2023
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Her effortless style has been pared back in recent years, as she opts for more minimal yet glamorous accessories over loud and dramatic pieces.
DRESSED FOR THE OFFICE
When on duty, Gcaleka is able to meet the seriousness of any occasion with a range of high and low-end pieces, embracing vibrant colours and modern cuts. Her pieces generally exude confidence and authority – both key traits for someone assuming the office of the public protector.
[BREAKING NEWS] President Cyril Ramaphosa appoints Adv. Kholeka Gcaleka as Public Protector.
Tune into #Newzroom405 for more details. pic.twitter.com/YUBBj4FrWZ
— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) November 1, 2023
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Considering she’s been the acting public protector for much of 2023, one wouldn’t expect too many drastic changes to Gcaleka’s style in the near future.