Anniversary of act a good time to celebrate SA’s gains
The Promotion of Administrative Justice Act helps realise the right to have access to socioeconomic goods and services
01 March 2021 - 15:10
November 2020 marked the 20th anniversary of the coming into force of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act. This makes it an appropriate time to celebrate the gains SA has made in its journey as a constitutional democracy.
At the same time, we have to recognise the huge gaps that remain. If we fail to address them the corrupt practices so alarmingly revealed at the Zondo state capture inquiry are likely to become endemic in the public administration — to the ultimate detriment of the vast majority of our citizens, especially the poor and vulnerable. ..
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