Why corruption is SA's biggest security threat
'Personal interests take precedence of the interests of the people of the country. Tragically, the state is shown that it’s too weak to fight against such interests'
Corruption has a debilitating effect on the lives of billions of people around the world. And usually it’s the most vulnerable members of society that are the hardest hit. Corruption comprises of a range of unethical and deviant activities that pervade the private and public sectors of a given country. Of the two, corruption in the public sector has greater consequences for the majority of citizens. Corruption continues unabated despite efforts by the United Nations, various institutes, NGOs, specialised units and international organisations to eliminate it. This is certainly the case in South Africa. The country’s media are replete with reports of corruption at all levels of government. And there’s growing evidence that corruption has resulted in the ineffective use of state resources aimed at providing essential services. Corruption in both urban and rural areas has led to neglect in providing health care, education, employment opportunities, housing, roads and security. Personal ...
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