Ethics Committee releases 2021 register of members’ interests
The Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests during its meeting on 11 April 2022 resolved to release the Register of Members’ Interests for 2021. Item 9.2.1 of the Code of Ethical Conduct and Disclosure of Members’ Interests for National Assembly and Permanent Council Members requires that Members of Parliament (MPs) disclose their registrable interests to the Registrar of Members’ Interests.
Ethical and honest behaviour is an integral pillar in ensuring an accountable Parliament. Parliament must at all times lead the way to establish the credibility necessary to engender trust from the people of South Africa.
The committee reiterates the importance of disclosure of interests and welcomes the commitment shown by MPs from both Houses to uphold the good standing of Parliament by declaring their interests.
The committee is of the considered view that its work is enhanced by the release of the register, as it ensures accountability from MPs. The committee is hopeful that the work to develop and maintain public trust and confidence in public representatives, and to protect the integrity of Parliament will be enforced and promoted by the release of the register.
As per Item 9.2.3 of the code, the closing date for the submission of disclosure forms was 30 November 2021. By the closing date, four MPs had not submitted their disclosure forms. After notification to these members, their disclosure forms were submitted and their declarations form part of the register.
The full public section of the register can be accessed on: https://tinyurl.com/dx95bttb
For media enquiries or interviews with the Co-Chairpersons, please contact the committee’s Media Officer:
Name: Malatswa Molepo (Mr)
Parliamentary Communication Services
Tel: 021 403 8438
Cell: 081 512 7920
E-mail: mmolepo@parliament.gov.za
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