CODE OF ETHICS - NPA

1 CODE OF ETHICSNATIONAL PROSECUTING AUTHORITY1 Code of ETHICS NATIONAL PROSECUTING AUTHORITY2 AcknowlEdgEmEnts ..5dIsclAImER ..5 ABBREVIAtIons ..6lEAdERsHIP PlEdgE ..7ouR VIsIon, mIssIon And coRE VAluEs ..8 PuRPosE And scoPE of ouR codE ..9mEssAgE fRom tHE ndPP ..9to wHom doEs tHE codE APPly? ..9 EnfoRcEmEnt of ouR VAluEs ..11 AccountABIlIty ..11cREdIBIlIty ..12 IntEgRIty .. 17sERVIcE EXcEllEncE ..20oRgAnIsAtIonAl REsPonsIBIlIty ..21usIng tHE nPA codE of ETHICS ..22sEEkIng guIdAncE confIdEntIAlly ..22 REPoRtIng tHEft, fRAud oR coRRuPtIon confIdEntIAlly oR Anonymously ..23 REPoRtIng of unEtHIcAl conduct not RElAtIng totHEft, fRAud, oR coRRuPtIon confIdEntIAlly oR Anonymously ..25cREAtIng An EnABlIng EnVIRonmEnt to sEEk AdVIcE oR to REPoRt ..26mAkIng EtHIcAl dEcIsIons tHE Plus fIltER.

2 27 AnnEXuRE 1 ..29tABlE of contEntsNATIONAL PROSECUTING AUTHORITY3the process of developing this code of ETHICS could hardly have taken place without the dedication and the support of all nPA staff members. Various meetings and workshops have taken place throughout all the regions, where in valuable suggestions were provided. we wish to acknowledge your invaluable contribution in the development of this code. It is important to take note of the fact that this code of ETHICS is intended to complement the following documents: ETHICS : A practical guide to ethical code of conduct for members of the national Prosecuting Authority the code of conduct for members of the national Prosecuting Authority code of conduct for the public service Public service Act and Regulations Public service Integrity managment framework south African constitution (section 195) sms Handbook king III reportwhile every effort is made to ensure that the information in this document is correct, it remains the responsibility of every staff member to stay abreast of the developments and to ensure that the information contained herein is correctly applied.

3 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSDiSCLAiMErNATIONAL PROSECUTING AUTHORITY4cEo chief Executive officerdPsA department of Public service and AdministrationndPP national director of Public ProsecutionsnPA national Prosecuting Authoritythe constitution the constitutions of the Republic of south Africa, Act 108 of 1996 ABBrEViATiONSNATIONAL PROSECUTING AUTHORITY5dear colleaguesmembers of nPA must serve impartially and, exercise, carry out or perform their powers, duties and functions in good faith and without fear, favour or prejudice subject only to the constitution and the law. we are committed to the highest ethical and integrity standards in delivering justice to the people we serve, such that we are known to be an organisation of integrity. this code is our solemn promise to live the values that we have adopted as an organisation and adhere to the standards we have set ourselves on every action and decision we make at both organizational and individual level.

4 To earn and maintain the public s confidence in the nPA, it is of vital importance that members of our organization conduct their duties in an ethical and professional know that the majority of us (nPA employees) and stakeholders always strive to conduct ourselves with integrity, and as such this code serves to reaffirm our commitment on what can be expected from us and what we expect from our stakeholders. this code, together with other organizational specific policies, presents a guide to help us all understand how we can all contribute to building the ethical organisation we strive to be known as by all our stake-holders and how to live the nPA values. It also obligates all of us who witness any conduct that compromises or will compromise the integrity of the nPA to speak out.

5 We ask that we all become familiar with the meaning and the significance of this code of (employees, stakeholders, partners, clients) all share the responsibility to operate within a uniform understanding of the core values on which our decisions and actions are based. we urge that we must all possess a conscience that guides us to do what is right and urge us to prefer right over wrong all the time. our conscience must guide us to be truthful and honest in all our decisions, thoughts, and actions so as not to tarnish the image of the nPA. I believe that personal commitment to live up to these values with passion and enthusiasm, will lead to a better organization as well as personal fulfillment. I have high expectation for all nPA officials when it comes to matters of integrity.

6 I even have higher expectations for the leadership of the organisation. I want them to be exemplary, to be the embodiment of honesty and credibility. leadership ETHICS has to take a must all uphold the utmost ethical principles. I commit myself to the nPA core organizational values and high integrity standards and appeal that each and every one of us commits to do the director of Public Prosecutions LEADErSHiP PLEDGENATIONAL PROSECUTING AUTHORITY61. OUr ViSiON, MiSSiON AND COrE VALUESV isionJustice in our society, so that people can live in freedom and securityVAluEsmissionguided by the constitution, we in the national Prosecuting Authority ensure justice for the victims of crime by prosecuting without fear, favour and prejudice and by working with our partners and the public to solve and prevent excellenceour vision provides us with purpose and direction.

7 It indicates the desired outcome of our efforts. our mission is the roadmap to arrive at our vision and emphasizes our commitment to be proactive and preventative in handling crime. our core values of accountability, credibility, integrity, professionalism and service excellence guide our behaviour and directly support our vision and mission. our core values form the basis of our culture and reflect the standards of acceptable conduct in the nPA. they therefore form the foundation of what our stakeholders should expect of us and what we should expect of PROSECUTING AUTHORITY72. PUrPOSE AND SCOPE OF OUr CODEM essage from the NDPP this code is aimed at guiding our employees, and importantly so, at guiding our employees, our stakeholders, partners and clients in maintaining high standards of integrity.

8 This code of ETHICS seeks to raise ethical awareness and minimise or eliminate ethical risk. It should be seen as your day to day guide to responsible personal and business the nPA we are driven by our core values of Accountability, credibility, Integrity, Profession-alism and service Excellence in all our organizational activities and transactions. these core values determine our organizational culture and reflect and support our commitment to live up to our vision. they provide guidelines for all our stakeholders and lay down the boundaries for responsible conduct so that all stakeholders know what to expect of the nPA and vice is the responsibility of each and every one of us to ensure that ethical decision-making be-comes part of our day to day dealings with the people we serve and our fellow employees.

9 This will in turn enable us to maintain public confidence in the integrity of the whom does the Code apply?This Code of ETHICS applies to all nPA employees, stakeholders, partners and clients. It gives a clear indication of what is expected of us, both by the organisation and other stakeholders. we expect our suppliers and contractors to become aware of our code, comply with the values and principles in our code and thereby help us to live up to these Code of ETHICS does not operate in isolation. this code incorporates the principles en-shrined in the south African constitution, as well as all relevant statutes, corporate governance best practices, regulations, policies and procedures. It is the responsibility of all employees and other stakeholders to understand how to apply our core values to issues and decisions in the workplace.

10 This code of ETHICS provides clear prin-ciples and conduct provisions (do s and don ts) to assist you with this. should you be uncertain about what to do in any situation, you should ask for guidance or assistance through the appro-priate channels and, where applicable, by referring to specific nPA policies and procedures (refer to section of this document).NATIONAL PROSECUTING AUTHORITY8 Because we take our values seriously, we will take action against employees who do not abide by the conduct provisions in this code. As an nPA employee we need to ensure that we are familiar with this code of ETHICS . failure to comply with the code or to report or take action in respect of unethical or illegal actions will be dealt with in accordance with the appli-cable disciplinary rules and procedures for bringing the nPA into disrepute.