PURPOSE OF THE CODE

 

The governance of the University of South Africa (UNISA) is outlined in the Higher Education Act 101 of 1997, the Institutional Statute and takes into consideration the relevant statutes and Codes of Good Corporate Governance to reflect international best practices.

 

 

 The Code of Ethics and Conduct is formulated to improve the quality of governance at UNISA.

 

Ethics refers to values, principles, norms and standards that UNISA promotes for guiding and conducting its activities, internal relations and interactions with external persons. Ethics is reflected in a motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles which govern a person’s thoughts and actions.

 

It is a policy requirement that UNISA employees conduct themselves with the highest degree of integrity and honesty in all of their dealings. This is a responsibility that is shared equally by all members of the UNISA community, namely members of the UNISA Council1, Executive Management, academic and administrative employees, students and appointed contractors.

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