NPA's new directive for senior managers

THE National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development are set to conduct lifestyle audits on all senior managers when "red flags" are picked up during the financial disclosures process done within the public service.

- MAYIBONGWE MAQHINA

The announcement was made by Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi while she responded to parliamentary questions from ANC MP Tshiamo Tshotetsi.

Tshotetsi sought clarity on the progress made on lifestyle audits that had been conducted on officials within her department, including those of the NPA.

Kubayi confirmed that she has consistently championed the implementation of lifestyle audits as a necessary measure in combating corruption across the justice sector.

"This is in line with the president's directive in the State of the Nation Address of 2022 for all senior managers in the public service to undergo lifestyle audits, to detect any employees, especially prosecutors, who may live beyond their means or pose a fraud and corruption risk," she said.