Public Protector South Africa

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: Furth

er 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.

02/09/2026

Enhancing Accountability

🙏🥹Humbled by the “thank-you note”Section 182(4) of the Constitution, the Public Protector MUST be accessible to all pers...
02/09/2026

🙏🥹Humbled by the “thank-you note”
Section 182(4) of the Constitution, the Public Protector MUST be accessible to all persons and communities.

02/09/2026
📢 VACANCY ALERT 📅 Closing Date: 11 September 2026📍 Location: Head Office: Pretoria📌 Apply here: www.pprotect.org
01/09/2026

📢 VACANCY ALERT
📅 Closing Date: 11 September 2026
📍 Location: Head Office: Pretoria
📌 Apply here: www.pprotect.org

01/09/2026

30/08/2026

Lead by example, Deputy Public Protector implores oversight bodies

Lead by example, Deputy Public Protector implores oversight bodies
30/08/2026

Lead by example, Deputy Public Protector implores oversight bodies

29/08/2026

NEWS UPDATE | 29 August 2026
The Public Protector South Africa (PPSA) and the Johannesburg Society of Advocates, in collaboration with the Advocates Transformation in Johannesburg, held a Pro Bono remedial action enforcement workshop under the theme: “Strengthening Collaborative Enforcement and Legal Advocacy.”

Advocate Teneille Govender, sharing valuable insights on the legal mechanisms and approaches to the enforcement of Public Protector remedial action.

Unisa - The University of South Africa Johannesburg Society of Advocates

29/08/2026

NEWS UPDATE | 29 August 2026
The Public Protector South Africa (PPSA) and the Johannesburg Society of Advocates, in collaboration with the Advocates Transformation in Johannesburg, held a Pro Bono remedial action enforcement workshop under the theme: “Strengthening Collaborative Enforcement and Legal Advocacy.”

Prof. Mmakgwale Farisani, Director of the School of Law at UNISA, officially opened the workshop and welcomed delegates.
Unisa - The University of South Africa
Johannesburg Society of Advocates

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

Opening Hours

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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+27123667000

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