What we can help with

The Public Protector has jurisdiction over organs of state and state functionaries. The institution can help with complaints of improper prejudice experienced as a result of, among other things, the following:

• Abuse of power;
• Unfair, discourteous or other improper conduct;
• Undue delay;
• Decision taken by the authorities;
• Maladministration;
• Dishonesty or improper dealing with respect to public money;
• Improper enrichment; and
• Receipt of improper advantage.