Answer to Question #324547 in Political Science for Chocy

Question

Corruption in the public sector is a complex matter in South Africa,the state has established institutions that assist the government to limit corruption and to make certain that accountable public administration takes place.

Answer 1

Corruption in South Africa includes the private use of public resources, bribery and improper favoritism. Government initiatives against corruption are coordinated by the Department of Public Service and Administration. The Public Protector also plays a role in fighting corruption. A disbanded independent unit Scorpions (South Africa) was replaced by the Hawks (South Africa) which is subordinate to the police's "The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation ".

South Africa is fighting a losing battle against corruption, with graft costing taxpayers nearly one billion rand last year. Most get off with a written warning and remain in government service and continue stealing. The corruption “is rampant, it is out of control” and units fighting it “are essentially losing the battle.”