Public Protector
Independent state institution of South Africa / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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Formed | 1 October 1995; 28 years ago (1995-10-01)[1] |
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Type | Chapter nine institution |
Jurisdiction | Government |
Headquarters | 175 Lunnon Street, Hillcrest Office Park, 0083, Pretoria, South Africa 25.757869°S 28.240425°E / -25.757869; 28.240425 |
Annual budget | R362.714 million 2021–22[3] |
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Parent National Institution | None (independent) |
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Website | www |
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According to Section 181[10] of the Constitution:
- These institutions are independent, and subject only to the Constitution and the law. According to the Constitution, they must be impartial and must exercise their powers and perform their functions without fear, favour or prejudice.
- Other organs of state, through legislative and other measures, must assist and protect these institutions to ensure the independence, impartiality, dignity and effectiveness of these institutions.
- No person or organ of state may interfere with the functioning of these institutions.
- These institutions are accountable to the National Assembly, and must report on their activities and the performance of their functions to the Assembly at least once a year.