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The Public Protector, Advocate Thuli Madonsela, is today expected to release the findings of her investigation into President Jacob Zuma's failure to disclose his financial interests. President Zuma failed to declare his financial interests in time as required by the law. The Democratic Alliance's (DA) Parliamentary leader Athol Trollip is looking forward to the report - which his party requested.

Trollip says that the way in which the Public Protector handles this issue will say a great deal about the independence of the institution. He says he hopes that Advocate Madonsela has investigated the matter openly, independently and without fear, favour or prejudice.

President Zuma was supposed to have declared his financial interest within 60 days after taking office, but that didn't happen. Trollip says that at this stage it is not clear whether Advocate Madonsela will release her findings to the public or to the party, but he says they will wait to see what will happen.

Madonsela, instigated the investigation after a written request from the DA.