Polokwane – The Public Protector's visit to Polokwane has beamed a ray of hope for Moses Mojela, who has been struggling to get answers about the application for his mother's RDP house in Mankweng, just outside Polokwane. According to Mojela, he applied for the house in 2001 and to date, he has not heard from the municipality. When enquiring about the house, he was sent … [Read more...] about Public Protector’s visit brings hope to communities
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Public Protector requests more funds to do her job
Nkowankowa – Public Protector Advocate Thuli Madonsela says she has requested more funding to help her office to operate more effectively. Addressing the community of Nkowankowa in Limpopo during the ‘Public Protector Dialogues with the Nation' roadshow, Madonsela said the money her office is currently receiving is not enough for all her operations. "We need more money so … [Read more...] about Public Protector requests more funds to do her job
Public Protector to keep eye on Mpumalanga scholar transport saga
Mbombela - Public Protector Advocate Thuli Madonsela has promised to follow-up on the ever escalating scholar transport costs in Mpumalanga. Costs have escalated from R8.2 million in 2001 to R354 million for the 2010/2011 financial year. "I was not aware of the scholar transport saga, but we are now going to follow developments in the scholar transport case," she said … [Read more...] about Public Protector to keep eye on Mpumalanga scholar transport saga
IFPWB Pledges Support to Public Protector
The IFP Women's Brigade (IFPWB) would like to add its voice to the organisations that have expressed their support for the Public Protector, Advocate Thuli Madonsela, in recent weeks and especially yesterday as she made public her final report on the findings of the improper police lease deal. The IFPWB applauds the Public Protector and her team on a job well done. Despite … [Read more...] about IFPWB Pledges Support to Public Protector
SAPS, Presidency studying Public Protector’s report
Pretoria - The South African Police Services (SAPS) and the Presidency are both studying the report by Public Protector Thuli Madonsela, which found the R1.16 billion lease for police offices in Durban to be invalid. SAPS said it had taken note of the Public Protector's report and would respond soon. "Unfortunately a copy of the report was only provided to the SAPS less … [Read more...] about SAPS, Presidency studying Public Protector’s report
