How do I report a Public Protector?
You can e-mail your complaint to [email protected] or fax it to 021 949 3196. If you want to complain about a member of a government department, you should contact the Public Protector. Anyone can complain to the Public Protector, who will then investigate the complaint.
What can the Public Protector investigate?
” The Public Protector has the power, as regulated by national legislation 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”.
Who is responsible for the appointment of the Public Protector?
The President
(2) The President shall, whenever it becomes necessary, appoint a Public Protector in accordance with the provisions of section 193 of the Constitution.
What are the responsibilities of the Public Protector?
The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa provides for the establishment of the office of Public Protector to investigate matters and to protect the public against matters such as maladministration in connection with the affairs of government, improper conduct by a person performing a public function.
How do I contact the Public Protector?
Public Protector [ Office of the ]
- http://www.publicprotector.org.
- Email: [email protected].
- Private Bag X677, PRETORIA, 0001.
- Hillcrest Office Park, 175 Lunnon Street, Brooklyn, PRETORIA.
- 012 366 7112. 012 336 7000.
- 012 362 3473.
- National Government Directory: Independent Constitutional Bodies [ Chapter 9 ]
Who can the Public Protector not investigate?
(2) The Public Protector has the additional powers and functions prescribed by national legislation. (3) The Public Protector may not investigate court decisions. (4) The Public Protector must be accessible to all persons and communities.
What criteria is needed to be a Public Protector?
Appointment of Public Protector
- is a Judge of a High Court; or.
- is admitted as an advocate or an attorney and has, for a cumulative period of at least 10 years after having been so admitted, practised as an advocate or an attorney; or.
What is the salary of the Public Protector in South Africa?
R2.3 million per year
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane currently earns R2. 3 million per year.
What are two functions of the Public Protector?
Section 182 of the Constitution mandates the Public Protector 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.
- report on that conduct.
- take appropriate remedial action.
How does the Public Protector protect the Rights of citizens?
The Public Protector protects citizens from unfair treatment by the state and its officials as well as from inefficient administration and dishonesty with respect to public money. The Public Protector can investigate central and provincial government and local authorities.
How do you address human rights violations?
Get involved in your local area and help support human rights across the world.
- Join (or start) a local group. Organizing or joining a campaigning group in your local community is a great way to meet like-minded people and take action on the issues you care about.
- Meet your politicians.
- Organize a stunt.