The National Anti-Corruption Strategy, which was developed together with representatives from business, trade unions, academia and civil society, was approved by Cabinet in November 2020.
The Health Sector Anti-Corruption Forum, which was launched in September 2019, is a critical element of our fight against corruption because the health sector is uniquely vulnerable to corruption.
Legislative changes have been made, and others are underway, to fight corruption and reduce the likelihood of a recurrence of state capture.
The amendment to the Public Audit Act has granted the Auditor-General significant powers to secure consequence management where public funds are misused.
This is a significant step in the fight against state capture as it targets the perpetrators of fraud and theft of public money, the persons who violate the laws meant to ensure effective, efficient and fair use of public funds.
Another set of powerful measures to prevent corruption and state capture include changes to the way in which the public service is managed.
Critical sections of the Public Administration Management Act of 2014 have now commenced.
These include the prohibition on all public service employees conducting business with the state, the development of norms and standards of integrity, ethics and discipline in the public service, and the establishment of the Office of Standards and Compliance.
Further sections will be commencing this year, such as the requirement that families of public servants declare their financial interests. Legislation meant to entrench greater checks and balances in public procurement is in the pipeline and will be finalised as soon as possible.
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