Public Protector reaches out to Mpumalanga communities

26 March 2010

Public Protector Advocate Thuli Madonsela will conclude her provincial stakeholder consultative process with a visit to Mpumalanga, where she will meet with interest groups and interact with community members next week.

On Tuesday, 30 March 2010, at 10h00, Advocate Madonsela will hold talks with key stakeholders including government, political parties, non-governmental organisation (NGOs) and traditional leaders, among others, at The Pinnacle Building in Nelspruit. She will also interact with the general public on Wednesday, 31 March 2010 at Glenmore Community Hall in Carolina Town, were the community will be educated on what the Public Protector is and the role this institution plays in a constitutional democracy.

Communities will also be afforded an opportunity to voice out their frustration regarding government service delivery. A team of investigators from Advocate Madonsela’s office will also be on site to take complaints from community members for investigation.

This process aims to, among other things, engage stakeholders on the Public Protector’s proposed vision 2020; establish stakeholder expectations regarding the services of the Public Protector and discuss cooperation to improve the responsiveness of the Public Protector to complaints.

Media is invited to cover the events and to attend as stakeholders. Those who are interested can confirm their attendance with Oupa Segalwe on 012 366 7035 or 082 379 9995.

For more information contact:

Kgalalelo Masibi
Tel: 012 366 7006
Cell: 079 507 0399
E-mail: kgalalelom@pprotect.org

Issued by: Public Protector of South Africa
26 March 2010