question $1$ The Public Protector $($ombudsman$)$ is an independent institution established in terms of section $181$ of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, $1996.$ The Public Protector Act, $1994($Act $23$ of $1994)$ makes provision for inter alia the appointment and remuneration of the Public Protector, as well as the appointment of the Deputy Public Protector. In your written essay, list and describe the general characteristics, purpose, and powers of the ombudsman. Provide intext source referencing