International Anti-Corruption Day calls for citizens to tackle corruption head-on
Tenderpreneurism, BEE fronting and wasteful expenditure are the three prevalent forms of corruption in South Africa
Corruption steals from young people and affects their ability to live in safe, just, and inclusive societies.
The world’s 1.8 billion young people have a major stake in countering corruption, as their future depends on access to equal opportunity and a level playing field.
International Anti-Corruption Day is commemorated annually on 9 December in recognition of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption, which was signed in Mexico in 2003.
This day seeks to highlight the rights and responsibilities of everyone – including states, government officials, civil servants, law enforcement officers, media representatives, the private sector, civil society, academia and you – in tackling corruption.
In South Africa, the fight against corruption remains a major challenge.
Although South Africa is subjected to various types of corruption, the three prevalent forms are tenderpreneurism, BEE fronting and wasteful expenditure.
Corruption in both the private and public sectors has a detrimental effect on government’s effort to deliver effective services to the people.
Preventing corruption unlocks progress towards sustainable development goals, helps protect our planet, creates jobs, achieves gender equality, and secures wider access to essential services such as healthcare and education.
