The Office of the State Attorney provides legal
services to national and provincial
departments.
The functions of the State Attorney is as follows:
The drafting and managing of contracts on behalf of the State.
The handling of criminal and civil litigation cases instituted
against State officials and committed by means of acts or omissions while
executing their official duties.
The handing of applications form qualifying personnel for
admission as advocates for the High Court.
The handling of applications for admission as practicing attorney
The regulation and overseeing of the conduct of private attorneys
operating under the State Attorney Act.