Outa CEO calls for increased funding and accountability in the fight against corruption as South Africa grapples with high unemployment, rising inequality, and public discontent.
The government faces increasing pressure in the new year to address a range of ongoing challenges, including high unemployment, rising inequality, and public discontent. In 2024, South Africa 's unemployment rate soared to 33.9%, while gender-based violence and service delivery protests intensified. Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) CEO Wayne Duvenage stressed the need for the government to tackle corruption more effectively.
He argued that with the national budget scheduled for February, the government should allocate more resources to the criminal justice system, including the Investigating Directorate, the Special Investigating Unit, the Public Protector, the South African Revenue Service, and the Asset Forfeiture Unit, among others. Duvenage stated that these entities are underfunded and lack capacity but addressing this requires financial investment to bring in specialists and expertise. He emphasized that beyond funding, the money must be spent wisely to enhance capacity and ensure these entities collaborate effectively through improved systems. 'By focusing on these areas, we can begin holding individuals accountable, reducing waste, and ensuring public funds reach their intended purposes,' Duvenage said. 'Accountability is crucial, and the government must start holding individuals responsible for their actions.' He also highlighted the need for reforms in procurement systems, stating that transparency is essential in government spending.
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