The Public Protector clears Minister Macpherson of EFF complaint and finds no breach of Ethics Code

The Public Protector has issued Report No. 23 of 2025/26 clearing Minister Dean Macpherson of all allegations arising from a complaint lodged by the EFF. "The complaint, submitted by the EFF, alleged that Minister Macpherson breached the Executive Ethics Code by improperly intervening in the affairs of the IDT after he enquired about delayed payment to service provider following lengthy delays in payment, in violation of Treasury regulations to pay providers within 30 days.  Following a comprehensive investigation conducted in terms of the Executive Members’ Ethics Act, 1998, the Public Protector found that the allegations against the Minister were not substantiated and that his conduct did not amount to a breach of the Executive Ethics Code."