What is Public Protector?
The Public Protector in South Africa is one of six independent state institutions set up by the country’s Constitution to support and defend democracy.
According to Section 181 of the Constitution: These institutions are independent and subject only to the Constitution and the law.
Public Protector South Africa Contact Details
Contact Details
| Postal | Private Bag X677, Pretoria, 0001 |
|---|---|
| Physical | 175 Lunnon Street, Hillcrest Office Park, 0083 |
| Tel | 012 366 7000 / 0800 112 040 |
| Web | www.pprotect.org |
How do I contact the Public Protector?
Public Protector [ Office of the ]
- http://www.publicprotector.org.
- Email: customerservice@pprotect.org.
- 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
How do I lodge a complaint to the Public Protector in South Africa?
You can e-mail your complaint to complaints@ipid.gov.za 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 power to investigate any conduct of government or administration that is seen as improper/ prejudiced.
Their main objective is to defend democracy and its citizens. They are seen as independent state institutions. They report to the National Assembly (NA) at least once a year.