all members of the directorate will be expected to undergo security clearance members of the directorate are expected to do their work impartially and independently members will be expected to take an oath in which they undertake to conduct their work in accordance with the constitution which underlines their independence and the law it will also be a criminal offence for any person to interfere with the work of the directorate including anyone from the south african police service saps such a person is liable upon conviction to a fine or imprisonment