Corruption is one of the most significant hurdles to the country’s growth and development, and the three-year-old rebuilding effort must be continued.
There has been significant progress in reforming law enforcement agencies, with crucial leadership positions being filled, better cooperation and resource sharing among law enforcement agencies, and the implementation of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy. Members of the National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council will be nominated soon.
The government has pledged to have zero tolerance for and combat corruption in all sectors of society.
COVID tampering
The Fusion Centre was formed last year to combat fraud and corruption in the procurement of COVID-related goods and services by bringing together important law enforcement authorities to share information and resources. Public funds of millions of rands have been saved or restored.
During the National State of Disaster, the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) was authorized to probe charges of illegal COVID purchase by all state bodies. The SIU has completed investigations into 164 contracts worth R3.5 billion.
Inquiry commissions
With the full support of the government and other institutions, the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture continues its crucial task.
The commission’s testimony revealed how the criminal justice system was undermined and degraded.
It is consequently critical that the government maintains the momentum of the three-year-old rebuilding effort.
There has been significant progress in reforming law enforcement agencies.
Capable, experienced, and trustworthy people have been appointed to critical leadership roles.
Improved cooperation and resource sharing between law enforcement organizations allows for a more integrated approach to investigations and prosecutions.
Funding for political parties
The Political Party Funding Act will go into effect on April 1st of this year. This will govern the funding of political parties by the public and commercial sectors.
Extortion in the construction industry
Extortion and violence on economic activity sites have been addressed by task forces formed in a number of provinces.
What can South Africa do to combat corruption?
Increase transparency in government, business, and civil society. Improve the integrity of the public procurement system to ensure that public resources are used fairly, effectively, and efficiently. Encourage staff professionalization.
What is the South African act that deals with corruption?
The Act to Prevent and Combat Corrupt Activities
The Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act (PCCA) is the fundamental law in South Africa that governs anti-bribery and anti-corruption prevention and enforcement.
Is it a crime to be corrupt?
Corruption is a type of dishonesty or a criminal offense committed by a person or organization in a position of authority in order to obtain illegal benefits or abuse power for personal gain.
