BackThe International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) issued an open letter in support of South African Public Protector Adv. Thuli Madonsela, who is exposed to open hostility as a result of an investigation into allegations of impropriety and unethical conduct relating to the implementation of security measures at the private residence of the President.
As the only global organization for the cooperation of more than 170 Ombudsman institutions worldwide, the IOI President Adv. John R. Walters and IOI Secretary General Günther Kräuter expressed – on behalf of the IOI – their deep concern over this development.
Ombudsman institutions are a core element of every democracy and they form an integral part of constitutional reality and the Office of the Public Protector of South Africa is a long-standing member of the IOI and a well-established institution which enjoys a high regard in the population.
In line with the Wellington Declaration – adopted by the IOI General Assembly in New Zealand in November 2012 – the IOI condemns any personal attacks or threats on Public Protector Adv. Thuli Madonsela. In fulfilling her mandate she serves the citizens of South Africa well and contributes to the maintenance of a transparent and accountable administration.
