Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996
Conduct of Cabinet members and Deputy Ministers
- Jurisdiction
- South Africa
- Provision
- 96
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official source(1) Members of the Cabinet and Deputy Ministers must act in accordance with a code of
ethics prescribed by national legislation.
(2) Members of the Cabinet and Deputy Ministers may not—
(a) undertake any other paid work;
(b) act in any way that is inconsistent with their office, or expose themselves
to any situation involving the risk of a conflict between their official
responsibilities and private interests; or
(c) use their position or any information entrusted to them, to enrich themselves
or improperly benefit any other person.
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Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 · justice.gov.za · Retrieved 17 August 2026.
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