Source: Christian Science Monitor
by staff
“As its citizens demand integrity in their government, South Africa’s recent moves against corruption are gaining traction. In June, for example, a global financial watchdog indicated that Africa’s largest economy has made progress in curtailing illegal money transfers, perhaps allowing it to raise its credit standing. And a South African government watchdog found anti-corruption tribunals have shown ‘significant’ effectiveness in recovering stolen public funds and holding perpetrators accountable. Now a new challenge is testing President Cyril Ramaphosa and his commitment to rooting out corruption, especially among his political allies. In early July, a provincial police chief publicly claimed that the national minister of police had sought to sabotage investigations of political killings. The claim also alleged the minister’s collusion with criminal syndicates and the involvement of other politicians as well as law enforcement officers and judicial officials.” (07/15/25)