Executive Ethics Enforcement Reports

Date Description
30/06/23 Report No. 07 of 2023/24 on an investigation into allegations of violation of Section 175(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 and the Executive Ethics Code by the President of the Republic of South Africa and by the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services when appointing the Judge President of the Gauteng Division of the High Court as Acting Justice of the Constitutional Court of South Africa
30/06/23 Report No. 12 of 2023/24 on an investigation into allegations of violation of Executive Ethics Code against President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr MC Ramaphosa, as we as allegations of improper conduct against members of the SAPS in terms of the Public Protector Act in connection with the housebreaking with the intent to steal and theft of cash in foreign currency that took place on or about 09 February 2020 at Phala Phala Farm, Waterberg in the Limpopo province
31/03/23 Report No. 67 of 2022/23 on an investigation into allegations of irregular procurement by Ms. Blessing Thandi Shongwe, MPL, in her capacity as Former Speaker of the Mpumalanga Legislature and allegations of a violation of the Executive Ethics Code as a Member of the Executive Council (MEC) of the Mpumalanga Provincial Government, in connection with irregular procurement
31/03/23 Report No. 79 of 2022/23 on an investigation into allegations of maladministration and improper conduct relating to nepotism regarding the recruitment and appointment of personnel and corruption associated with alleged irregular procurement processes by the former Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Ms. Patricia De Lille, MP
31/03/23 Report No. 75 of 2022/23 on an investigation into allegations of irregular appointment of Members of the National Rapid Response Task Team, Members of Certain Advisory Committees, and two Special Advisers, Adv. Menzi Simelane and Mr. Rieaz Shaik, by former Minister of Human Settlement, Water and Sanitation, Ms. Lindiwe Sisulu, MP
30/12/22 Report No. 57 of 2022/23 on an investigation into allegations of a violation of the Executive Ethics Code by the Minister of Police Mr. Bhekowakhe Cele when he instructed the former National Commissioner of the South African Police Service, General Khehla Sitole to suspend the investigation and intended suspensions of certain members of the South African Police Service Crime Intelligence
30/09/22 Report No. 42 of 2022/23 on an investigation into allegations that President Cyril Ramaphosa violated the Executive Code of Ethics in that he failed to inform and provide evidence to all relevant investigative authorities regarding the alleged misuse of state funds for party-political activities in order for them to investigate.
30/09/22 Report No. 38 of 2022/23 on investigation into allegations of improper conduct and maladministration by the Member of the Executive Council of the Western Cape Department of Local Government, Mr Anton Bredell, by undertaking an “ambiguous and unlawful process” in the submission of the provincial investigation report to the George Municipality.
30/09/22 Report No. 25 of 2022/23 on an investigation into allegations of violation of the Executive Ethics Code promulgated in terms of Section 2(1) of the Executive Members' Ethics Act, 1998 by the Minister of Public Enterprises, Mr Pravin Gordhan with regard to the irregular appointment of Ms. Borotho and the appointment of Abacus Financial Crime Advisory to public servants suspected of leaking information about the appointment of Ms. Borotho
31/05/22 Report No. 11 of 2022/23 on an investigation into allegations of misuse of public funds allocated by parliament as political party allowance by the Member of Parliament (MP) Ms. Pemmy Majodina, during the award of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) tender to her son’s private company
30/03/22 Report No. 107 of 2021/22 on an investigation into allegations of a breach of the Executive Ethics Code issued in terms of Sec 2(1) of the Executive Members' Ethics Act, 1998 by Mr Pravin Gordhan during his tenure as the Minister of Finance
31/01/22 Report No. 87 on an investigation into allegations of irregular extension of the lease agreement by the former MEC of Economic Development in Gauteng Mr Lebogang Maile and of corruption by the former acting Chief Financial Officer, Ms Karabo Nokoane.
31/01/22 Report No. 86 on an investigation into allegations of a violation of the Executive Ethics Code against Mr Jacob Mamabolo in his capacity as the former Acting MEC for Health in the Gauteng Province.
30/11/21 Report No. 36 of 2021/22 on an investigation into allegations of the violation of the Executive Ethics Code by the former Premier of the North West Provincial Government Mr. Supra Mahumapelo
30/11/21 Report No. 48 of 2021/22 on an investigation into failure by the Minister of Public Enterprise, Mr Pravin Gordhan, Board of Directors of ESKOM and ESKOM Holdings SOC LTD to investigate a complaint relating to various allegations of maladministration and improper conduct against Mr Oberholzer and subsequent improper application of the Protected Disclosure Act 26 of 2000 as amended
26/10/21 Report No. 68 of 2021/22 on an investigation into allegations that the Deputy Minister of Finance Mr David Masondo MP violated the Executive Ethics Code when he reported an alleged extortion case directly to the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation which resulted in the arrest of Ms X by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation
22/10/21 Report No. 67 of 2021/22 on an investigation into allegations of breach of the executive Ethics Code by the Member of the Executive Council responsible for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning of the Western Cape Provincial Government, Mr A Bredell
29/09/21 Report No. 39 of 2021/22 on an investigation into allegations of possible violation of the Code of Ethical Conduct and Disclosure of Members'interests for Assembly and Permanent Council Members by the leader of the Democratic Alliance and Member of Parliament Mr. Mmusi Maimane.
29/09/21 Report No. 41 of 2021/22 on an investigation into allegations that Minister of Public Enteprises, Mr Pravin Gordhan meddled in the recruitment process of the Chief Executive Officer of the Mango Airlines SOC ltd in violation of the Constitution and the Executive Ethics Code
29/09/21 Report No.59 of 2021/22 on an investigation into allegations that the former Minister of Finance Mr. Tito Titus Mboweni irregularly appointed Ms. Ranjeni Munusamy to the position of the Community Outreach officer and thereby contravened Executive Ethics Code
30/06/21 Report No.38 of 2021/22 on an investigation into allegations of an attempt by the African National Congress(ANC) to instruct its deployed cadres in the national government to influence appointments for the positions of Director-General, CEOs, Chairpersons and Board Members in State Owned Entities
31/03/21 Report No.31 of 2020/21 on an investigation into allegations of maladministration and improper conduct in connection with the bungling of the fishing rights allocation process by the former Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Ms. Tina-Joemat-Pettersson
31/03/21 Report No. 49 of 2020/21 on allegations of a breach of the Executive Ethics Code by the Member of the Executive Council for Transport and Public Works of the Western Cape Provincial Government, Mr B Madikizela
07/02/21 Report No. 18 of 2020/21 on an investigation into allegations of a violation of the Executive Members Ethics Code and the South African Citizenship Act 88 of 1995 by the former Minister of Home Affairs, Mr. Malusi Gigaba.
14/12/20 Report No. 22 of 2020/21 on an investigation into allegations of a violation of the Executive Ethics Code by the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Health, Ms. N. Simelane-Zulu
15/06/20 Closing Report: Report No 143 of 2019/20 on an investigation into allegations of violation of the Executive Ethics Code by the Member of the Executive Council of the Western Cape Provincial Government for Health, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo
15/06/20 Report No. 119 of 2019/20 on an investigation into allegations of corruption, procurement irregularities and maladministration within the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS)
15/06/20 Closing Report: Report 137 of 2019/20 on an investigation into allegations of violation of Executive Ethics Code and the Powers, Privileges and Immunities of Parliament and Provincial Legislatures Act, 2004 by the former Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Mr Senzeni Zokwana
12/12/19 Closing report on an investigation into allegations of a violation of the Executive Members Ethics Code by the former Minister of Communications, Ms Faith Muthambi MP
02/10/19 Report No. 78 of 2019/20 on an investigation into allegations of a violation of the Executive Members' Ethics Code by the former Minister of Social Development, Ms Bathabile Dlamini
19/07/19 Report No. 37 of 2019/20 on an investigation into allegations of a violation of the Executive Ethics Code through an improper relationship between the President and African Global Operations formerly known as BOSASA
05/07/19 Report No. 36 of 2019/20 on an investigation into allegations of violation of the Executive Ethics Code by Mr Pravin Gordhan, MP as well as allegations of maladministration, corruption and improper conduct by the South African Revenue Service
19/12/18 Report No. 24 of 2018/19 on an investigation into allegations of a violation of the Executive Ethics Code by the Minister of Sport and Recreation, Mr Fikile April Mbalula, conflict of interest, improper conduct and/or irregular conduct in connection with funding and/or sponsorship for a family holiday trip to Dubai during the period 28 December 2016 to 03 January 2017
19/12/18 Report No. 31 of 2018/19 on an investigation into allegations of failure to declare interest which amounts to a violation of the Executive Ethics Code by the Premier of Western Cape Provincial Government Honourable Helen Zille
15/11/18 Closing Report on an investigation into allegations of a violation of the Executive Ethics Code by the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) of the Western Cape Provincial Government for Human Settlement, Mr Bonginkosi Madikizela
31/10/18 Report No. 21 of 2018/19 on an investigation into allegations of a violation of the Executive Ethics Code by the Minister of Home Affairs, Mr Malusi Knowledge Gigaba, MP
02/10/18 Closing Report on an investigation into allegations of a possible violation of the Executive Ethics Code and the Powers, Privileges and Immunities of the Parliament and Provincial Act by the Minister of Small Business Development Hon. Lindiwe Zulu
11/06/18 Report No. 6 of 2018/19 on an investigation into allegations of misuse of telephone privilege by the Deputy Speaker of the Limpopo Legislature
11/06/18 Report No. 5 of 2018/19 on an investigation into allegations of breach of provisions of the Executive Ethics Code by the Premier of Western Cape Provincial Government Honourable Helen Zille
21/02/18 Report No. 33 of 2017/18 on an investigation into allegations of a violation of the Executive Ethics Code by the Minister of Public Enterprises, Ms Lynne Brown, MP
09/02/18 Report No. 11 of 2017/18 on an investigation into allegations of a violation of the Executive Ethics Code by the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mr David Douglas van Rooyen, MP
27/11/17 Closing report on an investigation into allegations of a violation of the Executive Ethics Code by the Minister of Human Settlements, Ms Lindiwe Sisulu, MP
03/11/17 Closing report on an investigation into allegations of a violation of the Executive Ethics Code by the Minister of State Security, Mr Mbagiseni David Mahlobo, MP
27/09/17 Report No.12 of 2017/18 on an investigation into allegations of improper conduct by the Minister of Social Development Ms. Bathabile Dlamini and the misappropriation of public funds by the Northern Cape Department of Social Development relating to events that were held at Strydenburg on 24 November 2011 and 02 December 2011
03/02/17 Report No. 15A of 2016/17 on an investigation into allegations of abuse of office and violation of EMEA by a Member of the Executive Council of the Limpopo Provincial Government
03/02/17 Report No. 15 of 2016/17 on an investigation into allegations maladministration and contravention of the Executive Members Ethics Act 82 of 1998 by a Member of the Executive Council of the Department of Transport, Safety and Liaison, the Hon. Ms Mapula Mokaba-Phukwana, MPL
Date Description
14/10/16 Report No. 6 of 2016/17 on an investigation into alleged improper and unethical conduct by the President and other state functionaries relating to alleged improper relationships and involvement of the Gupta family in the removal and appointment of Ministers and Directors of SOEs resulting in improper and possibly corrupt award of state contracts and benefits to the Gupta family businesses
14/10/16 Annexure A1 Interview between President Zuma and the Public Protector
14/10/16 Report No:6 of 2016/17 on an investigation into alleged improper and unethical conduct by the President and other state functionaries relating to alleged improper relationships and involvement of the Gupta family in the removal and appointment of Ministers and Directors of the State-Owned Enterprises resulting in improper and possibly corrupt award of state contracts and benefits to the Gupta family's businesses
31/03/16 Report No. 11 of 2015/16 on an investigation into allegations of violations of the Executive Ethics Code by Minister Rob Davies, MP, relating to the launch of the Saldanha Bay Industrial Development Zone
31/03/16 Report No. 12 of 2015/16 on an investigation into allegations of a breach of the Executive Ethics Code by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane,MP
31/03/16 Report No. 13 of 2015/16 on an investigation into allegations and counter allegations of a violation of the Executive Ethics Code by the former and current Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, the Hon. Ms Lindiwe Sisulu, MP and the Hon. Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, MP in connection with Hon. Sisulu's utilisation of the South African Airforce Gulfstream Aircraft as well as allegations of improper conduct against Hon. Mapisa-Nqakula
31/03/16 Report No:13 of 2015/16 A Report on a complaint into allegations and counter allegations of a violation of the Executive Ethics Code by the former and current Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, the Hon. Ms Lindiwe Sisulu, MP and the Hon. Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, MP in connection with Hon. Sisulu's utilisation of the South African Airforce Gulfstream Aircraft as well as allegations of improper conduct against Hon. Mapisa-Nqakula
31/03/16 Report No:12 of 2015/16 A Report on an investigation into allegations of a breach of the Executive Ethics Code by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane,MP
31/03/16 Report No:11 of 2015/16 A Report on an investigation into allegations of violations of the Executive Ethics Code by Minister Rob Davies, MP, relating to the launch of the Saldanha Bay Industrial Development Zone
30/03/16 Report No. 12 of 2014/2015 on an investigation into allegations of violation of the Executive Ethics Code by the KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo
30/03/16 Report No.18 of 2014/2015 on an investigation into allegations of violation of the Executive Ethics Code and the Constitution by the Minister and Deputy Minister of Sport and Recreation, the Hon. Fikile Mbalula, MP and Gerhardus Oosthuizen, MP
31/03/15 Report No. 17 of 2014/2015 on an investigation into alleged misappropriation of funds relating to the payment of subsistence and travel allowance to the former Member of the Executive Council for the Eastern Cape Department of Social Development and Special Programmes for an overseas trip
31/03/15 Report No. 17 of 2014/2015 on an investigation into alleged misappropriation of funds relating to the payment of subsistence and travel allowance to the former Member of the Executive Council for the Eastern Cape Department of Social Development and Special Programmes for an overseas trip
30/03/15 Report No.18 of 2014/2015 on an investigation into allegations of violation of the Executive Ethics Code and the Constitution by the Minister and Deputy Minister of Sport and Recreation, the Hon. Fikile Mbalula, MP and Gerhardus Oosthuizen, MP
30/03/15 Report No. 12 of 2014/2015 on an investigation into allegations of violation of the Executive Ethics Code by the KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo
19/03/14 Report No. 25 of 2013/14 of on an Investigation into Allegations of Impropriety and unethical conduct relating to the installation and implementation of security measures by the Department of Public Works at and in respect of the private residence of President Jacob Zuma at Nkandla in the KwaZulu-Natal province
19/03/14 Report on an Investigation into Allegations of Impropriety and unethical conduct relating to the installation and implementation of security measures by the Department of Public Works at and in respect of the private residence of President Jacob Zuma at Nkandla in the KwaZulu-Natal province
26/11/12 Report No.14 of 2012/13 of the Public Protector on an investigation into an allegation of a breach of the Executive Ethics Code by the Premier of the Northern Cape Province, Ms H Jenkins, relating to the sale of municipal land by the Sol Plaatje Municipality in Kimberley
26/11/12 A provisional report No.3 of 2012/13 of the Public Protector on an investigation into allegations of a breach of the Executives Ethics Code by the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fishers, Ms Tina Joemat-Petterson, MP
26/11/12 A provisional report No.3 of 2012/13 of the Public Protector on an investigation into allegations of a breach of the Executives Ethics Code by the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fishers, Ms TinaJoemat-Petterson, MP
26/11/12 Report No.14 of 2012/13 of the Public Protector on an investigation into an allegation of a breach of the Executive Ethics Code by the Premier of the Northern Cape Province, Ms H Jenkins, relating to the sale of municipal land by the Sol Plaatje Municipality in Kimberley
26/11/12 Report No.15 of 2012/13 of the Public Protector on an investigation into an allegation of a Breach of the Executive Ethics Code by the Member responsible for Finance, Economic Affairs and Tourism of the Executive Council of the Northern Cape Provincial Government, Mr J Block, relating to the sale of municipal land by the Sol Plaatje Municipality in Kimberley
03/09/12 Report No.4 of 2012/13 of the Public protector on an investigation into the allegation of the improper involvement of the Depauty President of the Republic of South in a business transactrion with the Islamic Republic of Iran
11/10/11 Report No. 11 of 2011/12 on an investigation into allegations of a breach of the Executive Ethics Code by the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mr Sicelo Shiceka, MP
28/09/11 Report no. 13 of 2011/12: An Investigation into an alleged breach of Section 2 (2) (a) (i) and (2(2)(b)(ii) and (v) of the Executive Member's Ethics Act and the Executive Ethics Code by the Premier of Gauteng, Ms NP Mokonyane
28/09/11 Report No 11 of 2011/12 of the Public Protector on an Investigation into Allegations of a Breach of the Executive Ethics Code by the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mr Sicelo Shiceka, MP
17/08/10 Report on an Investigation into an Allegation of a Breach of the Executive Members' ethics Act, 1998 and the Executive ethics Code by the Minister of Communications, General Siphiwe Nyanda (RET)
06/08/10 Report No. 20 of 2010/11 on an investigation into allegations of breach of the Executive Members' ethics Act, 1998 and the Executive ethics Code by the Minister of Communications, General Siphiwe Nyanda (RET)
21/04/10 Report No. 1 of 2010/11 on an investigation into an alleged breach of the Executive Ethics Code by President JG Zuma
21/04/10 Report of on an Investigation into an Alleged Breach of Section 5 of the Executive Ethics Code by President JG Zuma

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