What is the role of the public prosecutor in South Africa?
The Public Protector is an independent state institution that investigates maladministration and systemic corruption. It was established in 1994 to protect the public interest by investigating and redressing improper conduct by state institutions, private bodies that have been conferred public power, and natural persons. The Public Protector has the power to investigate any conduct in state affairs or any act or omission in connection with an office or position of emolument under a state institution; that results in improper or unlawful enrichment; constitutes misfeasance, malfeasance, nonfeasance, impropriety or irregularity; impacts negatively on the public interest; or undermines human dignity.
Who is the current public prosecutor in South Africa?
The current public prosecutor is Busisiwe Mkhwebane, who came into office in 2016. She succeeded Thuli Madonsela.
