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Public Protector South Africa Public Protector South Africa mandate Section 181 of the Constitution ensures that the Public Protector shall be subject only to the Constitution and the law.

The Public Protector is appointed by the President, on the recommendation of the National Assembly, in terms of Chapter Nine of the Constitution, 1996. The Public Protector is required to be a South African citizen who is suitably qualified and experienced and has exhibited a reputation for honesty and integrity. The Constitution also prescribes the powers and duties of the Public Protector: Further powers, duties and the ex*****on thereof are regulated by the Public Protector Act. He/she must be impartial and must exercise his/her powers and perform his/her functions without ‘fear; favour or prejudice’. No person or organ of state may interfere with the functioning of the Public Protector’s office. The Public Protector has the power to investigate any conduct in state affairs, or in the public administration in any sphere of government, that is alleged or suspected to be improper or to result in any impropriety or prejudice. Following such an investigation the Public Protector has to report on the conduct concerned and he/she can take appropriate remedial action. Additional powers and functions are provided for by the Public Protector Act, 1994. The Public Protector may not investigate court decisions. He/she must be accessible to all persons and communities. Other organs of state must assist and protect the institution to ensure its independence, impartiality, dignity and effectiveness. The Public Protector is neither an advocate for the complainant nor for the public authority concerned. He/she ascertains the facts of the case and reaches an impartial and independent conclusion on the merits of the complaint.

02/11/2026

‘Ombud fraternity still needs you,’ Public Protector tells retiring Military Ombud

Public Protector Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka has appealed to the retired Military Ombud Lieutenant General (Ret) Vusi Masondo not to be lost to the ombud fraternity, saying his experience and leadership needed to be shared with the country, the continent and the globe. She was speaking during Lt Gen. Masondo’s send-off gala dinner in Pretoria last Friday.

Adv Gcaleka said she was positive that the experience that Lt Gen. Masondo bequeathed to those he leaves behind would remain invaluable to the institution and the people it served. She credited Gen. Masondo for reinforcing the case that sectoral ombudsman worked and it was needed.

The dinner followed a symposium earlier on the day addressed by, among other high-profile speakers, Ms Caroline Sokoni-Zulu, Public Protector of Zambia, Secretary-General of the African Ombudsman and Mediators Association and the International Ombudsman Institute Treasurer; Health Ombud, Professor Taole Mokoena; and former Public Protector and Director for the Centre of Social Justice at the University of Stellenbosch, Prof. Thuli Madonsela.

The symposium brought under one roof ombud heads and representatives from the country and beyond.

01/11/2026

Deputy Public Protector Advocate Dinkie Dube speaking on the sidelines of South African Military Ombud symposium held under the theme “Strengthening Trust and Accountability: Enhancing Complaints Resolution Mechanisms within the Civil-Military Relations Framework”

Public Protector’s support for Military Ombud strengthens working relations, bodes well for sectoral ombudsThe participa...
31/10/2026

Public Protector’s support for Military Ombud strengthens working relations, bodes well for sectoral ombuds

The participation of Public Protector South Africa at the military ombud symposium is testament to a commitment by the two institutions to work together, Deputy Public Protector Advocate Dinkie Dube said on Friday.

She was speaking on the sidelines of a symposium held under the theme “Strengthening Trust and Accountability: Enhancing Complaints Resolution Mechanisms within the Civil-Military Relations Framework”.

Adv Dube, who served as a programme director, said the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two institutions formalised relations that had existed for years. The PPSA played a pivotal role in the establishment of the military ombudsman.

Addressed by, among others, Caroline Sokoni-Zulu, Public Protector of Zambia, Secretary-General of AOMA and IOI Treasurer, Health Ombud Professor, Taole Mokoena and former Public Protector and current Director Social Justice Chair at the University of Stellenbosch, Prof Thuli Madonsela, the symposium brought under one roof ombud heads and representatives from the country and beyond.

Business urged to reflect on its conduct in business with the stateDeputy Public Protector Advocate Dinkie Dube on Wedne...
29/10/2026

Business urged to reflect on its conduct in business with the state

Deputy Public Protector Advocate Dinkie Dube on Wednesday implored the business fraternity, as a partner that does business with the state, to reflect on its conduct.

Speaking during a meeting with business in Mahikeng, Adv Dube said the public service on its own cannot be corrupt and there are countless reports of allegations of corrupt relations between the two. She gave an example of a stadium project in the Eastern Cape for which public money was paid to service providers despite the project being incomplete and sub-standard.

Adv Dube urged businesses to transact with the state ethically, in line with available prescripts, and ensure that all allocated projects are completed.

The engagement was part of the Public Protector South Africa (PPSA) Good Governance Month, a specific programme aimed at shining a spotlight on good governance and its impact on service delivery.

29/10/2026

PUBLIC PROTECTOR SOUTH AFRICA GOOD GOVERNANCE DIALOGUE WITH BUSINESS
Date: Thursday, 29 October 2026
Venue: Centurion

28/10/2026

Deputy Public Protector Advocate Dinkie Dube conducts unannounced visit at Mahikeng Provincial Hospital, told about long waiting time, capacity issues among others.

The visit followed an earlier engagement with the business fraternity in Mahikeng where she was told about several challenges facing business in the area. Such issues ranged from alleged requests for bribery, frustration with registration of scholar transport and others.

The engagements were part of the Public Protector South Africa (PPSA) Good Governance Month, a specific programme aimed at shining a spotlight on good governance and its impact on service delivery.

27/10/2026

GOOD GOVERNANCE MONTH
KWAZULU-NATAL DIALOGUE WITH BUSINESS FRATERNITY
Date: Wednesday,27 October 2026
Venue: KZN
Time: 09H00 – 13H00
Theme: 31 Years of Protecting the Public: Advancing Good Governance, Accountability and Ethical Service

26/10/2026

SIU encourages ethical business practices

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) in the Free State has, on Friday, encouraged businesses to conduct their affairs ethically.

Speaking during the Public Protector South Africa’s dialogue with business fraternity in Bloemfontein, the unit’s Advocate Livhuwani Tshiwalule encouraged businesspeople to report any suspected conduct by government officials.

This he said would contribute to rooting out corruption within state institutions. The session was part of the Public Protector South Africa Good Governance month which shines a spotlight on governance matters across the state and its functionaries.

26/10/2026

Public Protector South Africa (PPSA)

Gauteng Dialogue with Business Fraternity

Theme: 31 Years of Protecting the Public: Advancing Good Governance, Accountability and Ethical Services

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Office Of The Public Protector, 175 Lunnon Street, Hillcrest Office Park
Pretoria
0083

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Monday 08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
Thursday 08:00 - 16:30
Friday 08:00 - 16:30

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