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Public Protector

Nkandla report: Security cluster take Madonsela to court
Article
/ 8 November 2013

Nkandla report: Security cluster take Madonsela to court

The security cluster, including state security and police, has brought an interdict against public protector Thuli Madonsela’s report into Nkandla.

By Staff Reporter
Madonsela stresses her independence
Article
/ 5 November 2013

Madonsela stresses her independence

Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has assured the public of her impartiality and independence.

By Sapa
Nkandla report: Mantashe questions Madonsela’s neutrality
Article
/ 5 November 2013

Nkandla report: Mantashe questions Madonsela’s neutrality

The ANC’s Gwede Mantashe says the public protector’s handling of the Nkandla report created a negative impression of Jacob Zuma in the public psyche.

By Sapa
ANC chief whip’s Madonsela remarks are ‘misleading and mischievous’
Article
/ 31 October 2013

ANC chief whip’s Madonsela remarks are ‘misleading and mischievous’

The public protector has been angered by ANC chief whip Stone Sizani’s comments about Thuli Madonsela’s probe into Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla home.

By Sapa
Madonsela questions govt delay following Nkandla report saga
Article
/ 23 October 2013

Madonsela questions govt delay following Nkandla report saga

Public protector Thuli Madonsela has questioned the delay in changing the law dealing with who she should hand reports to in presidency matters.

By Ahmed areff
Madonsela’s Nkandla report done – now where to send it?
Article
/ 21 October 2013

Madonsela’s Nkandla report done – now where to send it?

Reports say that although the provisional Nkandla report is almost done, the public protector doesn’t know to whom the document should be submitted.

By Sapa
Madonsela still waiting for info on Nkandla
Article
/ 25 September 2013

Madonsela still waiting for info on Nkandla

Public protector Thuli Madonsela says she is still waiting for information to complete the probe into the upgrade of Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla homestead.

By Sapa
Madonsela report on IEC a headache for Parliament
Article
/ 25 September 2013

Madonsela report on IEC a headache for Parliament

The ad hoc committee considering the public protector’s report on the procurement of the IEC’s headquarters had more questions than answers.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Tlokwe: Madonsela to probe distribution of food parcels
Article
/ 23 September 2013

Tlokwe: Madonsela to probe distribution of food parcels

Public protector Thuli Madonsela’s office has said she will investigate the handing out of food in Tlokwe by the minister of social development.

By Sapa
Landers: Committee won’t second-guess Madonsela’s IEC report
Article
/ 19 September 2013

Landers: Committee won’t second-guess Madonsela’s IEC report

Chairperson Lluwellyn Landers has said that the committee will not be doubting the public protector’s investigation into the IEC lease agreement.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Ad-hoc committee considers Zuma’s secrecy Bill reservations
Article
/ 15 September 2013

Ad-hoc committee considers Zuma’s secrecy Bill reservations

A committee will start considering the issues Jacob Zuma has with the Protection of State Information Bill, which was sent back to Parliament.

By Sapa
Pansy Tlakula wilts under Thuli’s scrutiny
Article
/ 5 September 2013

Pansy Tlakula wilts under Thuli’s scrutiny

While Pansy Tlakula is fighting the public protector’s damning report, the IEC is respecting its proposals – including possible action against her.

By Verashni Pillay
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Article
/ 20 August 2013

Postmasburg Hospital conditions shocks public protector

Conditions at the Postmasburg Hospital shocked public protector Thuli Madonsela so much that she described it as one of the worst she has seen.

By Sapa
HPCSA ‘protecting’ hypocratic oafs
Article
/ 2 August 2013

HPCSA ‘protecting’ hypocratic oafs

A man has taken two specialists to task for a "misdiagnosis" that nearly cost him his foot

By Ina Skosana and Bhekisisa Team
Madonsela to face parliamentary committee over complaints
Article
/ 23 July 2013

Madonsela to face parliamentary committee over complaints

Parliament is mulling over what to do about complaints and allegations of maladministration against public protector Thuli Madonsela and her office.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Madonsela mulls full investigation into Gupta landing
Article
/ 23 July 2013

Madonsela mulls full investigation into Gupta landing

Public protector Thuli Madonsela may still launch a fully-fledged investigation into the Gupta plane landing at Waterkloof Air Force Base.

By Staff Reporter and Sapa
ANC to probe ‘inexcusable’ unseating of Tlokwe mayor
Article
/ 3 July 2013

ANC to probe ‘inexcusable’ unseating of Tlokwe mayor

The ANC will institute an inquiry into the unseating of Tlokwe mayor Maphetle Maphetle – a position now filled by a Democratic Alliance councillor.

By Sapa
Public protector to probe initiation deaths
Article
/ 19 June 2013

Public protector to probe initiation deaths

Deputy public protector Kevin Malunga will help probe the issues surrounding botched circumcisions, says his office.

By Sapa
Not the Nkandla news: Madonsela backs teacher who took on the state
Article
/ 24 April 2013

Not the Nkandla news: Madonsela backs teacher who took on the state

After a 10-year battle with the state, a 60-year-old former teacher can now receive her hard-earned pension, following the public protector’s report.

By Sarah Evans
Thuli Madonsela finds DTI general abused power
Article
/ 24 April 2013

Thuli Madonsela finds DTI general abused power

The public protector has found that Lionel October abused his authority by interfering in the National Consumer Commission’s HR management.

By Sapa
Public protector refutes misconduct claims
Article
/ 15 October 2012

Public protector refutes misconduct claims

Accusations of bias levelled against public protector Thuli Madonsela are nothing new and her office says new claims of misconduct are unfounded.

By Sapa and Faranaaz Parker
Madonsela: The thin blue line of government
Article
/ 9 October 2012

Madonsela: The thin blue line of government

As the public protector is asked to probe the splurge on Nkandla, one is left wondering what happened to government’s ability to self-regulate.

By Faranaaz Parker
Madonsela: Attendance at DA event ‘a principled move’
Article
/ 13 August 2012

Madonsela: Attendance at DA event ‘a principled move’

Public protector Thuli Madonsela has been unfazed by criticism of her attendance of a Women’s Day event organised by the Democratic Alliance.

By Jonisayi Maromo
Protector’s office defends Madonsela’s attendance at DA event
Article
/ 11 August 2012

Protector’s office defends Madonsela’s attendance at DA event

Madonsela’s attendance at a Women’s Day event organised by the DA is part of a constitutional obligation to be accessible to people, her office says.

By Sapa
Report: Zille intimidated Public Protector, says ANC
Article
/ 3 June 2012

Report: Zille intimidated Public Protector, says ANC

The ANC in the Western Cape has said Public Protector Thuli Madonsela had been intimidated by Western Cape premier Helen Zille.

By Sapa
Madonsela: WC advertising tender not illegal
Article
/ 1 June 2012

Madonsela: WC advertising tender not illegal

There was nothing unlawful about the Western Cape government’s awarding a branding contract to advertising agency TBWA, the public protector has said.

By Sapa
Motlanthe asks public protector to inspect bribe claims
Article
/ 12 March 2012

Motlanthe asks public protector to inspect bribe claims

Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has asked the public protector to investigate his partner Gugu Mtshali’s business ties.

By Matuma Letsoala and Sapa Afp
Public protector’s salary questioned in Parliament
Article
/ 8 February 2012

Public protector’s salary questioned in Parliament

MPs have questioned Public Protector Thuli Madonsela’s income during negotiations on her deputy’s salary, saying she earned more than most judges.

By Staff Reporter
Protector calls for press ombud to be more ‘autonomous’
Article
/ 1 February 2012

Protector calls for press ombud to be more ‘autonomous’

At the Press Freedom Commission hearings, Public Protector Thuli Madonsela called for the press ombud to be "beefed up" and given more autonomy.

By Sipho Kings
ANC will meet protector, Cosatu for info Bill talks
Article
/ 14 December 2011

ANC will meet protector, Cosatu for info Bill talks

The ANC will meet the public protector and Cosatu to iron out differences over the Protection of State Information Bill.

By Nickolaus Bauer
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Article
/ 6 December 2011

Shabangu challenges protector on lease findings

Businessman Roux Shabangu has challenged the public protector’s probe into a lease agreement for police headquarters in Pretoria.

By Staff Reporter
‘Vulnerable’ Juju’s finances probed
Article
/ 11 November 2011

‘Vulnerable’ Juju’s finances probed

Investigations by the Hawks, the public protector and Sars into "Malema Inc" may be in their infancy but reports suggest he should be worried.

By AmaBhungane Reporters
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