Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Act, 2003 (Act No. 41 of 2003)

Schedule

Code of Conduct

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General conduct of traditional leader

1.        A traditional leader

(a)must perform the functions allocated to him or her in good faith, diligently, honestly and in a transparent manner;
(b)must fulfil his or her role in an efficient manner;
(c)may not conduct himself or herself in a disgraceful, improper or unbecoming manner;
(d)must comply with any applicable legislation;
(e)must act in the best interest of the traditional community or communities he or she serves;
(f)must promote unity amongst traditional communities;
(g)may not embark on actions that would create division within or amongst traditional communities;
(h)must promote nation building;
(i)may not refuse to provide any service to a person on political or ideological grounds;
(j)must foster good relations with the organs of state with whom he or she interacts;
(k)must promote the principles of a democratic and open society; and
(l)must disclose gifts received.

 

General conduct of traditional council

2.        A traditional council must—

(a)perform the functions allocated to it in good faith, diligently, honestly and in a transparent manner;
(b)execute its duties in an efficient manner;
(c)comply with any applicable legislation;
(d)act in the best interest of the traditional community it serves;
(e)give effect to the principles governing public administration set out in section 195 of the Constitution; and
(f)foster good relations with the organs of state with whom it interacts.