The most-reported crimes range from extortion and abuse of authority to Covid-19 related graft, according to a new report by Corruption Watch
the Public Administration Ethics, Integrity and Disciplinary Technical Assistance Unit, which aims to eradicate corruption by encouraging and protecting whistleblowers in the public service.
Also prevalent was corruption related to procurement and maladministration in response to the pandemic, including mismanagement of funds like the temporary employers-employees relief scheme, intended to provide support to people who lost their income during or as a result of lockdowns. Whistleblowers in Gauteng, the Eastern Cape and Limpopo pointed to abuse of authority, frequently by principals and the chairpersons of school governing bodies, as a major concern. Another common feature were reports of embezzlement or theft of school funds, and irregularities in employment processes.
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