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Corruption is not a South Africa-only issue and, therefore, fighting corruption is a global concern. International Anti-Corruption Day is observed on 9 December.
Evidence shows corruption hurts poor people disproportionately while also contributing to instability, poverty and a driving factor in pushing fragile countries towards state failure.
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 month, government entities, the private sector, organisations, the medi and citizens will be joining forces to fight corruption together.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) are at the forefront of these efforts.
In South Africa, especially, corruption in both the private and public sectors has a detrimental effect on the country and the way services are delivered to the population.
As per Corruption Watch, there are five ways in which citizens can fight back.
South Africans may report fraud and corruption on 0800-701-701.
Anti-Corruption Day provides an opportunity for political leaders, governments, legal bodies and lobby groups to join forces against corruption.
This year’s theme is “Corruption-free future starts today, it starts with me” and advocates will engage the general public to effectively fight against corruption.
On Thursday, the Presidency said: “Cabinet remains encouraged that the justice system continues to take decisive steps to bring those who were found to have been involved in acts of corruption to account.”
Meanwhile, the Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture is scheduled to submit its final report to President Cyril Ramaphosa.
READ MORE HERE: Zondo to deliver state capture report to Ramaphosa in January
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