Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Practices Act 2004
Ministry of Justice
The Act provides a comprehensive legal framework to prevent, criminalize, and combat corruption in both the public and private sectors. It defines corrupt activities broadly, covering acts such as bribery, abuse of office, and undue influence. It also places reporting obligations on certain individuals (e.g., people in positions of authority must report corruption over R100,000). The Act establishes measures to strengthen law enforcement and supports South Africa’s compliance with international anti-corruption conventions.
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Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Practices Act 2004 Current Version
September 2025
The Act provides a comprehensive legal framework to prevent, criminalize, and combat corruption in both the public and private sectors. It defines corrupt activities broadly, covering acts such as bribery, abuse of office, and undue influence. It also places reporting obligations on certain individuals (e.g., people in positions of authority must report corruption over R100,000). The Act establishes measures to strengthen law enforcement and supports South Africa’s compliance with international anti-corruption conventions.
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