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

Schedule

Code of Conduct

 

 

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.