Lifestyle audits mooted for senior MPs, but graft allegations will 'red-flag' all lawmakers

Lifestyle audits for all senior parliamentarians, fines of up to R45 000 for ethical breaches, and a clampdown on irresponsible social media usage.

These are just some of the new rules up for consideration following a review of the 2014 Code of Ethical Conduct and Disclosure of Members' Interests for the National Assembly and permanent MPs in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP).

In its review report, the Joint Committee on Ethics and Members' Interests has proposed several new rules which, if the ANC has its way, could soon be implemented.