Domestic Legislation

The Prevention and Combatting of Corrupt Activities Act is the key statute on corruption in South Africa. It provides for the general offence of corruption as well as specific offences. It also provides for investigative measures, as well as preventative measures in...

The Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA) aims to combat organised crime; money laundering, criminal gang activities and racketeering activities. POCA also provides for the forfeiture of assets obtained through criminal activities.

The Criminal Procedure Act governs all procedures that relate to criminal proceedings. This includes procedures for search and seizure, arrest, charges, bail, and pleas, including plea bargaining, evidence, sentencing and appeal.

The Protected Disclosures Act creates a framework for employees to disclose information about criminal or other irregular conduct in the workplace, and provides for protection against any employment-related reprisals as a result of such disclosures.

The Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) promotes transparency in Government, as well as in the private sector. To address and regulate matters associated with the implementation of the right to access information.

The Treasury Regulations enacted in terms of the Public Finance Management Act 1 of 1999 (‘PFMA’) set out specific obligations on state organs to investigate corruption within public procurement. The PFMA and Treasury Regulations apply to national or provincial...

The Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) secures sound and sustainable management of the financial affairs of, among other things, municipalities in the local sphere of government. Chapter 11 of the act provides for a supply chain management system.