Newsletter| Everyone should be concerned about issues of corruption and a deficit in governance and the collapse of accountability institutions as well as the negative impact that corruption has on the development of SA, writes Chris Nissen
This is but one of the many issues of rampant corruption and a deterioration in governance and accountability in both private and public sectors, in recent times.
The MIG is designed to reduce municipal infrastructure backlogs in poor communities to ensure the provision of basic services such as water, sanitation, roads and community lighting.Unethical corporate behaviour also took a pristine position in the country raising serious concerns of complicity and gaps in oversight.
The state capture allegations have raised concerns about the effectiveness and implementation of our anti-corruption laws and the effects of corruption on the realisation of human rights, especially socio-economic rights.“Corruption has become a scourge in our country and it poses a real danger to our developing democracy.
Not only are some of these Commissions expensive, but they have not brought any utility or accountability. While these institutions serve as a good model especially in Southern Africa, recent events may be symptomatic of inadequate enforcement of anti-corruption laws in both public and private spheres.
Everyone should be concerned about issues of corruption and a deficit in governance and the collapse of accountability institutions as well as the negative impact that corruption has on the development of the people of South Africa and the region as a whole.These amendments will enable the AG to issue a directive to recover any money that is lost as a result of the irregularities and to refer material irregularities to law enforcement agencies and appropriate authorities for investigation.
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