Chapter 5: The President and National Executive
Deputy Ministers
93.
(1)
The President may appoint—
(a) � any number of Deputy Ministers from among the members of the National
Assembly; and
(b) � no more than two Deputy Ministers from outside the Assembly, to
assist the members of the Cabinet, and may dismiss them.
(2) � Deputy Ministers appointed in terms of subsection (1)(b) are accountable to
Parliament for the exercise of their powers and the performance of their functions.
[S. 93 substituted by s. 7 of the Constitution Sixth Amendment Act of 2001.]
Continuation of Cabinet after elections
94. �
When an election of the National Assembly is held, the Cabinet, the Deputy President,
Ministers and any Deputy Ministers remain competent to function until the person elected
President by the next Assembly assumes office.
Oath or affirmation
95. �
Before the Deputy President, Ministers and any Deputy Ministers begin to perform their
functions, they must swear or affirm faithfulness to the Republic and obedience to the
Constitution, in accordance with Schedule 2.
Conduct of Cabinet members and Deputy Ministers
96. �
(1)
Members of the Cabinet and Deputy Ministers must act in accordance with a code of
ethics prescribed by national legislation.
(2) � Members of the Cabinet and Deputy Ministers may not—
(a) � undertake any other paid work;
(b) � act in any way that is inconsistent with their office, or expose themselves
to any situation involving the risk of a conflict between their official
responsibilities and private interests; or
(c) � use their position or any information entrusted to them, to enrich themselves
or improperly benefit any other person.
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