​The Office of the State Advocate is established in terms of article 91A of the Constitution as the principal advisor to Government in matters of law and legal opinion.  It is tasked to act  in the public interest and to safeguard the legality of State action and it also  performs such other duties and functions as may be conferred by the Constitution or by  any law.

The State Advocate enjoys constitutional independence and is not subject to the direction or control of any other person or authority in t​he performance of the functions conferred.

Until the 18th December 2019 when the office of the State Advocate...​Read More​

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