It has a comprehensive Constitution and a strict Code Of Ethics which new members sign and are expected to adhere to and to respect. The members' investifative abilities cover a broad spectrum of civil and criminal enquiry work. The Council has jurisdiction over all members dealing with activities within its membership territory, which is defined as the Republic of South Africa, Zimbabwe and Lesotho. Overseas members are welcome as associates. The Council publishes a web based newsletter 6 times per year and encourages regular social contact between members so as to promote the feeling of being colligues rather than competitors.
Contact is maintained with other associations and the exchange of newsletters is encouraged.
SACI is a member of the Steering Committee of the South African Security Federation as the only recognised body representing Private Investigators in the country. However, many of our members do regard themselves as part of the security industry and will often have registered voluntarily. The Council has a Constitution and Code Of Ethics which were revised in 1987, which new members sign and are expected to adhere to and to respect. As membership is voluntary the Council has no authority in law to enforce these standards. However, over the decades many members of the legal system and numerous clients have indicated that they would rather deal with professional companies and individuals who are willing to commit themselves to our regulations than those who are not.