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Public Protector Eastern Cape Contact Details
The Public Protector Eastern Cape provincial office in Bisho is on (040) 635 1286, and its Mthatha regional office is on (047) 531 3773. The Public Protector is a Chapter 9 institution; all new complaints must be submitted via registration2@pprotect.org or the toll-free line 0800 11 20 40.
Public Protector Eastern Cape contact details at a glance
| Route | Details |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cape provincial office (Bisho) | (040) 635 1286/7/1145/1126 |
| Eastern Cape provincial office fax | (040) 635 1291 (fax) |
| Mthatha regional office | (047) 531 3773/4/5 |
| Public Protector toll-free | 0800 11 20 40 |
| New complaints email | registration2@pprotect.org |
| Address (Bisho) | Unathi House, Independent Avenue, Bisho (behind Pick ‘n Pay) |
| Address (Mthatha) | No. 6 Knopf Street, Fortgale, Mthatha |
Official contact channels
Phone the Bisho provincial office on (040) 635 1286, 1287, 1145 or 1126. The Mthatha regional office answers on (047) 531 3773, 3774 or 3775. The provincial office fax is (040) 635 1291.
The Public Protector’s toll-free number is 0800 11 20 40.
What this regulator handles
The Public Protector is a Chapter 9 institution. The Eastern Cape provincial office in Bisho and the regional office in Mthatha are its local points of contact in the province.
Complaints and escalation process
The Public Protector states that all new complaints must be submitted via registration2@pprotect.org. You can also phone the toll-free line 0800 11 20 40 or visit one of the Eastern Cape offices. Keep a copy of what you send and any reference number you receive.
Address and operating information
- Provincial office: Unathi House, Independent Avenue, Bisho, behind Pick ‘n Pay.
- Regional office: No. 6 Knopf Street, Fortgale, P.O. Box 7208, Mthatha 5099.
Opening hours are not listed on the office pages. See also the national Public Protector contact details, the Public Protector Mafikeng office, and our government directory.
FAQs
What is the Public Protector Eastern Cape phone number?
The Bisho provincial office is on (040) 635 1286. The Mthatha regional office is on (047) 531 3773.
Where is the Public Protector office in Bisho?
Unathi House, Independent Avenue, Bisho, behind Pick ‘n Pay.
How do I lodge a complaint with the Public Protector in the Eastern Cape?
New complaints must be submitted via registration2@pprotect.org. The toll-free line is 0800 11 20 40.
Is there a Public Protector office in Mthatha?
Yes, at No. 6 Knopf Street, Fortgale, Mthatha, tel (047) 531 3773.
Sources
- Public Protector provincial offices, pprotect.org/?q=content/provincial-offices, read 27 September 2026
- Public Protector regional offices, pprotect.org/?q=content/regional-offices, read 27 September 2026
- Public Protector head office, pprotect.org/?q=content/head-office, read 27 September 2026