What is happening in the City of Tshwane is symptomatic of the state of municipalities around the country, with those entrusted to lead mostly interested in financial windfalls, and less concerned about their failure to deliver services to the people of...
But this is always what happens when oversight or accountability is shrouded in secrecy – if not non-existent. This is a likely outcome when people who are not competent or qualified to be in positions of responsibility will stop at nothing to be in power or to be appointed to positions in the public or private sectors.
So far, we are lucky in South Africa because we have a resilient and independent judiciary that continues to play a critical role in preventing corrupt politicians from abusing their power and engaging in illegal activities. But it should not only be our courts holding the line against corruption. Leaders of political parties must stop impunity for corruption within their parties, and show the political will to deal with corruption.
If the State Capture debacle has taught us anything, it is that now is the time for morally astute leaders to unequivocally and publicly declare that if politicians and other public officials engage in corrupt activities without fear of punishment, there will be negative consequences for society, leaving citizens – as has been the situation in the City of Tshwane – without proper access to essential services.
Additionally, civil society organisations must play a key role in advocating anti-corruption measures and holding politicians and public officials accountable for their actions.
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