Public Protector Irregularities Reports

Date Description
31/03/23 Report No. 62 of 2022/2023 on an investigation into allegations of maladministration and procurement irregularities in the awarding of a tender to train drone pilots by the Vhembe TVET College
30/09/22 Report No. 34 of 2022/23 on an investigation into allegations of maladministration, irregular procurement and expenditure of approximately R35million on unauthorised medicines from Cuba by the Department of Defence.
30/09/22 Report No. 26 of 2022/23 on an investigation into allegations of improper conduct and maladministration, by members of the Bid Evaluation Committee and Bid Adjudication Committees of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) who evaluated and adjudicated Bid No. SASSA: 40/15/BT-Head Office and Bid No. SASSA: 42/15/GA-Mikondzo Project.
29/04/22 Report No. 02 of 2022/23 an on own-initiative investigation into allegations of maladministration by the Limpopo Department of Health relating to procurement irregularities and nepotism in the awarding of tenders for the supply and delivery of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
29/04/22 Report No. 04 of 2022/23 on an investigation into allegations of maladministration and improper conduct relating to irregular procurement processes by the South African Revenue Services (SARS) in the appointment of Budge, Barone & Dominick (Pty) Ltd (BB&D) and continued extension of the same contract.
30/03/22 Report No. 114 of 2021/22 on an investigation into allegations irregular procurement processes and unauthorized deviations and expansions within the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) by Dr. Setumo Mohapi, the former CEO
30/03/22 Report No. 108 of 2021/22 on an investigation into allegations of procurement and recruitment irregularities as well as failure by the NHLS Board to take action on allegations of corruption and improper conduct
31/01/22 Report No. 91 on an investigation into allegations of irregular implementation of the PUTCO Bus contract by the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport.
31/03/21 Report No. 30 of 2020/21 on an investigation relating to the procurement of Covid-19 related items by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education
31/03/21 Report No.40 of 2020/21 on an investigation into allegations of improper conduct and maladministration by the Eastern Cape MEC for Transport, Safety and Liaison and the Eastern Cape Department of Health and of Public Works and Infrastructure relating to the procurement of goods and services
31/03/21 Report No. 41 of 2020/21 on an investigation into allegations of maladministration in the procurement of personal protective equipment by the Free State Provincial Government
07/02/21 Report No. 33 of 2020/21 on an investigation into allegations of an irregular award of a lease agreement/tender by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure to Tiso Blackstar Group.
21/12/20 Report No. 14 of 2020/21 on an investigation into allegations of maladministration by the Department of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation (formerly known as the Department of Water and Sanitation, and referred herein as the DWS) in the awarding of various tenders
15/06/20 Report No.141 of 2019/20 on an investigation into allegations maladministration, tender irregularities as well as fruitless and wasteful expenditure regarding the procurement of a service provider to design and develop integrated website for Free State Provincial Government
15/06/20 Closing Report: Report No. 15 of 2019/20 on an investigation into alleged maladministration, irregular procurement procedures and nepotism in the implementation of drought relief interventions by the Free State Department of Rural Development and Land Reform
15/06/20 Report No. 120 of 2019/20 on an investigation into allegations of procurement irregularities and maladministration regarding the irregular termination of Airchefs Tender Number GSM 025/2013 by SAA after its award to Mantelli's
28/01/20 Report No. 111 of 2019/20 on an investigation into allegations of maladministration relating to the irregular awarding of a contract to Tracker Network Pty (Ltd) by the South African Police Service
13/01/20 Report No. 109 of 2019/20 on an investigation into allegations of maladministration and procurement irregularities by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health
02/10/19 Report No. 62 of 2019/20 on an investigation into allegations of maladministration, tender irregularities and irregular appointments by the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
02/10/19 Report No. 41 of 2019/20 on an investigation into allegations of procurement irregularities, irregular appointment and maladministration relating to the appointment of Ms. TH Botha as Deputy Director: National Specialised Investigation team by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID)
02/10/19 Report No. 53 of 2019/20 on an investigation into allegations of irregular appointment of the Senior Manager: Communications by the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature
02/10/19 Report No. 54 of 2019/20 on an investigation into allegations of irregular appointment of a Communications Officer by the Executive Mayor of Lesedi Local Municipality
02/10/19 Report No. 58 of 2019/20 on an investigation into allegations of maladministration and irregular appointment of the divisional head: Maintenance and the irregular awarding of tenders by the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
02/10/19 Report No. 60 of 2019/20 on an investigation into allegations of irregular appointment of Mr MJ Sanke to the position of Supervisor: Water Groot Marico by Ramotshere Local Municipality
02/10/19 Report No. 69 of 2019/20 on an investigation into allegations of procurement irregularities, maladministration and nepotism within the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) by the CEO, Advocate Makhosini Msibi
18/09/19 Report No. 56 of 2019/20 on an investigation into allegations of tender irregularities at Legal Aid South Africa
16/09/19 Report No. 75 of 2019/20 on an investigation into allegations of procurement irregularities and corruption in the awarding of a tender for the installation of closed circuit television (CCTV) at Baviaanspoort Prison
05/07/19 Report No. 23 of 2019/20 on investigation into allegations of maladministration, corruption and render irregularities in connection with the procurement and awarding of a contract amounting to R631 million to a company called Siyenza by the Amathole District Municipality without following due process
05/07/19 Report No. 25 of 2019/20 on investigation into allegations of undue delay by the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality to resolve a complaint of illegal occupation of the RDP House
12/06/19 Closing Report: Investigation into complaint by Lieutenant Colonel Anderson of SAAF in connection with investigation conducted by Director-Generals of Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster into the landing of a chartered commercial aircraft at Air Force base Waterkloof on 30 April 2013
24/05/19 Report No. 7 of 2019/20 on investigation into allegations of maladministration and related improper conduct involving procurement irregularities, conflict of interest, nepotism and human resources mismanagement by the former Group Chief Executive Officer and other functionaries at the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA).
21/05/19 Provisional report on a systemic investigation into complaints of maladministration against the Free State Department of Agriculture in respect of non-adherence to treasury prescripts and lack of financial control in the administration of the Vrede dairy project
13/05/19 Report No. 9 of 2019/20 on investigation into allegations of irregular appointment of Ms. Suzan Malan to a position of Assistant Manager: Biling and Customer Care by the Polokwane Local Municipality
13/05/19 Report No. 02 of 2019/20 on investigation into allegations of irregular appointment of Mr Lucky Ntsangwane to the position of Senior Manager: Research by the South African Weather Service
06/03/19 Report No. 129 of 2019/20 on an investigation into allegations of maladministration, abuse of power and tender irregularities by the Transport, Education and Training Authority
19/12/18 Report No.26 of 2018/19 on an investigation into allegations of maladministration against the Master of the South Gauteng High Court, involving the irregular appointment of and failure to supervise a provisional liquidator
07/12/18 Report No. 23 of 2018/19 on an investigation into allegations of failure by the Rustenburg Local Municipality to award Tender No: RLM/MMM0033/2015 to Motsogapele Project Co-Operative Limited and to respond to Mr.Daniel Penyenye's letter requesting reasons for not awarding the tender to the Co-Operative
25/07/18 Report No. 9 of 2018/19 on an investigation into allegations of maladministration relating to Johannesburg Roads Agency's failure to follow proper procurement processes and its alleged collusion with a prospective service provider
16/04/18 Report No. 02 of 2018/19 on an investigation into allegations of irregular and improper awarding of a security tender number 6/2012 to Ikgodiseng Business Consulting cc by Ga-Segonyana Municipality
08/02/18 Report No. 31 of 2017/18 into complaints of maladministration against the Free State Department of Agriculture in respect of non-adherence to Treasury prescripts and lack of financial control in the administration of the Vrede Integrated Dairy Project.
04/12/17 Report No. 29 of 2017/18 on an investigation into allegation of misappropriation of public funds, improper conduct and maladministration by the Eastern Cape Provincial Government and other organs of state in connection with the Expenditure incurred in preparation for the funeral of the late former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, “Aah! Dalibhunga”
27/11/17 Report No. 26 of 2017/18 on an investigation into allegations of failure to follow proper procurement processes by the North West Department of Education and Sports Development
02/10/17 Report No:22 of 2017/18 on an investigation into alleged maladministration against the Board, tender irregularity, misrepresentation of qualifications and wasteful expenditure against the former Chief Executive Officer of Gateway Airport Authority Limited, Mr TT Zulu
31/03/17 Report No:20 of 2016/17 Report on an investigation into allegations of procurement irregularities, maladministration, nepotism, corruption and victimisation of employees within Tshwane South College
Date Description
29/01/16 Report No:4 of 2015/16 A report on an investigation into alleged irregular award of a tender and irregularities relating to payments for the construction of top structure of RDP houses in Area 9 and 10 Uitenhage, in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
25/08/15 Report No. 3 of 2015/16 on an investigation into allegations of maladministration relating to financial mismanagement, tender irregularities and appointment irregularities against the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)
24/08/15 Report No:3 of 2015/16 on an investigation into allegations of maladministation relating to financial mismanagement, tender irregularities and appointment irregularities against the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)
18/12/14 Report No. 14 of 2014/2015 on an investigation into alleged maladministration by the Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development in relation to the administration of the Suikerbosrand Project
20/12/13 Report on an investigation into an allegation of maladministration by the Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport in Mpumalanga in the awarding of tenders of shop leases in Pilgrims Rest
26/08/13 Report No.13 of 2013/2014 on the systemic investigation into allegations of maladministration and corruption in the procurement of the Riverside office park to accommodate the head offices of the Electoral Commission
04/12/12 Report No.16 of 2012/13 of the Public Protector on an investigation into the alleged improper procurement of Erf 246, Roggebaai, Cape Town by the City of Cape Town
26/11/12 Report No.12 of 2012/13 of the Public Protector on an investigation into allegations of maladministration and improper conduct by the Department of Mineral Resources pertaining to the procurement of services
10/10/12 Report No.10 of 2012/13 of the Public Protector on an investigation into allegations of impropriety and corrupt practices relating to the awarding of contracts for goods and services by the Limpopo Department of Roads and Transport
01/06/12 Report No.1 of 2012/13 of the Public Protector on an investigation into the alleged improper procurement of communication services by the Department of the Premier of the Western Cape Provincial Government
14/06/11 Report on an Investigation into Complaints and Allegations of Maladministration, improper and Unlawful Conduct by the Department of Public Works and the South African Police Services (SAPS) Relating to the Leasing of SAPS Office Accommodation in Durban
23/02/11 Report on an Investigation into Complaints and Allegations of Maladministration, Improper and Unlawful Conduct by the Department of Public Works and The South African Police Service Relating to the Leasing of Office Accommodation in Pretoria
17/08/10 Report on Investigation Into Complaints Relating to the Proper Awarding of Tenders by Municipalities in the Limpopo and North West Provinces
10/06/10 Report on an Investigation into an Allegation of Irregular Expenditure in the Procurement of New Furniture for Offices of Council Chambers, Nketoana Local Municipality, Free State Province
25/02/10 Report on an Investigation into an Allegation of the Improper Sale of Land by the Kai! Garib Municipality, in the Northern Cape Province
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18/02/09 Report on an Investigation into an Allegation of Improper Conduct by the former Chairperson of The Board of Directors of Eskom Holdings Limited, Mr V Moosa, relating to the Awarding of a Contract
01/08/08 Report on an Investigation into Allegations of Mismanagement of Public Funds Granted to the Tirisano Development Group by the North West Department of Health