South African Parliamentarians have revealed a variety of gifts received, including luxury items, experiences, and tokens of appreciation, in the newly released 2024 Register of Member Interests. The register aims to promote transparency and ensure MPs avoid conflicts of interest.
Wine, spirits, chocolates, tea sets and a massage voucher are some of the gifts Parliament arians disclosed in the 2024 Register of Member Interests. A few really lucky MPs received freebie tickets to international rugby matches. While another received a framed photo of the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, from the British family.MP’s across party lines declared their interests as is required by law.
In terms of gifts, it was probably the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola who hit the jackpot. He received a top-of-the-range cellphone, Russian vodka, and a 15-year-old whiskey. Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina received a comforter as a gift for Mother Day as well as a massage voucher.Each year, MPs must register all their financial interests, as well as those of their spouses, dependents and permanent companions. This is to ensure transparency and that they have no conflict of interest in their roles as elected public officials. This register, as well as a code of conduct, outlines the standards of ethical behaviour for MPs. So, work outside of Parliament, gifts and hospitality, as well as land or property ownership, are some of the things MPs have to declare.The code proposes penalties if breached, depending on the nature of the breach. The register is a public document and is available for members of the public to study
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