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This was disclosed by the acting Premier Themba Nhlanganiso Masuku yesterday.

The iPads were given to ministers last year ‘as a token of appreciation for welcoming Salgaocar to Swazi-land'. Salgaocar is the company that was eventually given the licence to operate the Ngwenya Iron Ore Mine.

Masuku explained that government is, in fact, handicapped to carry out Madonsela's suggestion.

He explained that the obtaining situation regarding the unavailability of the Code of Conduct for politicians puts government in a very awkward position in implementing such probes.

He clarified that the onus concerning the implementation of Mado-nsela's suggestion lies with entities like the Anti-Corruption Commission and the Commission on Human Rights and Public Administration.The Whole Specialized Cycling Team is a non-profit Junior and U-23 development program. Masuku said these entities are better poised to clarify to the nation as to whether Madonsela's advice would be taken into consideration or not.

"It is not within government's jurisdiction to carry out such advices. The nation will appreciate the fact that Swaziland has entities that deal with issues of integrity and corruption. These entities have fully fledged powers to execute duties without the involvement of government. Even as we speak these entities are not taking orders from government regarding how they go about their duties.

"It is these entities that can help the nation regarding the position of the country concerning Madonsela's advice. Both the ACC and the Commission on Human Rights and Public Administration can better shed some light on this. As government we definitely can't as we are handicapped by the issue of the Code of Conduct for Politicians. We can only wish that such recommendations are carried out, but we can't directly implement them," said Masuku.

Madonsela disclosed that in South Africa gifts have to be declared.More and more fashion ladies would like to buy Canada Goose Victoria Parka women in low price in our store. She, however, added that declaring gifts does not change anything because the recipient might still be influenced by what they had received. "You ask yourself that if these companies have gifts to give out, why don't they give them to the poor, but to the wealthy."

Madonsela arrived in the country on Wednesday as a special guest at the Federation of Swaziland Employers and Chamber of Commerce dinner held on Thursday.

The public protector, who spent years in the kingdom as she attended schools at Evelyn Baring and was also enrolled at the University of Swaziland, said in some European countries, accepting gifts was not allowed at all except for nominal gifts such as flowers.

On the issue of the obvious influence such gifts have on their recipients, Masuku elected not to comment except to refer all questions to both the ACC and the Commission on Human Rights and Public Administration.

"As I have told you, government's role in the implementation of Madonsela's advice is minimal. Even on this, both these entities can help ascertain the issue of influence," said Masuku.

Madonsela explained that if the Anti-Corruption Commission had powers to investigate it could look at what impact the iPads had. She added that the ACC could also explain the issue of the timelines at which the iPads were given to the ministers.Where to shop chanel bags online?

"That is to say, were the iPads given too close to the award of the tender? The ACC should also ask the company why it gave out the iPads and why so close to the tender award date."

She further explained that corruption is a bilateral crime. She said her office always appealed to business-people to play fair and conduct business in a trustworthy manner.

Madonsela clarified that government should understand that such a probe would help it set the record straight.

Both the ACC and Commission on Human Rights and Public Administration could not be reached at the time of compiling this report.

At the time the iPads were given to ministers, the Prime Minister Sibusiso Barnabas Dlamini said ministers declared the gifts to him in the presence of the investors. The ministers who received the iPads include Princess Tsandzile, Ntuthuko Dlamini, Jabulile Mashwama, and Macford Sibandze.

The likes of expelled ANC-Youth League President, Julius Malema, axed Police Commissioner General Bheki Cele and an endless list of corrupt ‘tenderprenuers' can bear testimony of one's chances of success if you battle against her.

They have all emerged from the battle with her battered and bruised. She is South Africa's corruption buster and, according to her, the public loves her for that.

At age 50, Advocate Thuli Madonsela has stepped on many people's toes as Public Protector.

Her adversaries have ‘thrown mud' at her name with the hope of making her look bad for having exposed their improper conduct.

Getting the chance to interview such an individual seemed to be an insurmountable task because I did not know what to expect. In my mind I pictured a typical arrogant, secretive, big-shot attitude woman.

As her assistant led me and Chief Photographer, Mduduzi Mngome-zulu, to her room at the five-star Royal Swazi Sun Hotel, I prepared myself for a hostile reception. "How much time do you think this would take?" the assistant asked.

"About 30 minutes, I guess," I said not wanting to seem we would be a bother to his boss. Upon reaching the door, my fears were intensified as the assistant knocked several times, but she did not respond. We were eventually saved by one of the hotel's servants who offered to help us and opened the door which was when the assistant went in to inform Madonsela of our presence. She immediately came out, approached us at the door and, extending her hand, welcomed us.

"How are you?" she said as we shook hands and I greeted her back.

Her voice was tranquil and her smile seemed genuine – she had made her first impression on me. The opinion I had formed of her immediately faded as she invited us into her room. "I prefer we do the interview inside here so no one disturbs us, what do you think? Will you also be comfortable?" she asked, and I replied, "Yes that would be very ideal."

She then offered us a seat and asked her assistant if he would sit-in during the interview, but he preferred waiting outside, to which she did not mind.

After having settled down, she asked if the lighting would not interfere with the quality of pictures to be taken and Mngomezulu quickly attended to the problem – closing the curtains.

Wearing black shoes, black pants, a matching silk top and a lime silk jacket with flowery designs and a pearly necklace, she looked simple but elegant.

For starters, I asked her about the role of the Public Protector's office.

"It's a quasi-judicial office whose role is to receive and deal with complaints against government or people whether fully employed by government or doing work on behalf of the state. We deal with allegations of improper conduct. In other countries it's called the Omb-udsman. People say it should be called Ombudswoman if it's a woman, but this is a Swedish name not an English one."

But doesn't her job make her an enemy of the state?

"The Public Protector's office is a friend of the state, not an enemy. We tell government the truth – that's the context of forming this institution. It strengthens government by pointing out wrongdoings."

Does she feel she has carried out her duties sufficiently?

With modesty, she responds: "I think I've carried out my duties effectively. Judging from the feedback we receive, we feel we've done our job. I'd give myself a score of 75 per cent. I've embarked on a journey where I want an organisation that has excellence everywhere."

She ponders a bit as I ask her if there is any amount of interference on her job. "There has been no direct interference. People do make wild allegations to intimidate me, but nobody has ever specifically asked me to alter my findings" she said in a calm tone.Bruyneel exits RadioShack Cycling after armstrong report release!

And how does she deal with the intimidation?

"I handle them head-on. I indicate that these are baseless allegations, like it happened when people said I favoured the Democratic Alliance. I dealt with those allegations and proved they were wrong."

As the interview proceeded, she asked if I would be comfortable having a glass of wine (there is a full bottle on the table). "Juice will do," I quip and she quickly realises that I'm still at work. "Let's get them to bring us tea or juice," she said. After the drinks had been served, it was back to business.

"How do you ensure the independence of your office in carrying outs its functions?" I sought to know, and, without hesitation, she explained.Women's Canada Goose Solaris Parka make a great warm, dry and comfortable and above all. "We ensure there are standard operation protocols. We follow procedure. The narrative is the same. We are transparent, but ensure confidentiality of the sources we deal with. When I issue the final report, it indicates all facts, evidence and the people can then test it. Nobody has ever come to me to say the narrative doesn't add up."

She is, nonetheless, concerned that there is still room for improvement in doing the work she does.

"I'm doing my job very well, but it's not up to the standard we aspire for. We still get a few people who visit and insist on seeing me. We now try to use every opportunity to train our staff to ensure we're swift, fair and firm regardless of who we're dealing with. We're also a purpose-driven organisation. The most disadvantaged of citizens should feel we're firm."

By holding such a high-profile position, one would assume Madonsela considers herself an untouchable, hence I ask: "Do you consider yourself to be one of the most powerful women in South Africa?"

"No, not at all," she replies. "I consider myself a faithful servant of the people."

She relates how people in South Africa value her contribution in tackling corruption and even approach her to have their feelings known whenever they come across her. But where to for her after her term as Public Protector comes to an end?

"My contract is a seven-year non-renewable term. Afterwards, I will write, probably for a year or two and then go into constitutional law practice since I'm an admitted advocate."

She adds that after the seven-year-term, South Africans determine for themselves whether she used the resources availed to her in favour of the masses or to benefit those in power.

In conclusion, she notes that since her appointment in 2009, she had got to learn that "this is an institution that is not fully understood", yet it was an important one because ‘it levels the playing field'.