Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act No. 108 of 1996)

Chapter 5 : The President and National Executive

96. Conduct of Cabinet members and Deputy Ministers

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(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.