‘Corruption has become endemic in government’ - PSC
The Public Service Commission (PSC) says corruption has become endemic throughout government and is damaging job creation efforts as investors lose confidence in the country.
The PSC briefed the media on its quarterly bulletin on overseeing the Public Service on Tuesday afternoons.
The bulletin covered the second quarter of the 2022/23 financial year from 01 July to 30 September 2022.
PSC commissioner, Anele Gxoyiya said corruption undermines South Africa’s democracy.
“Corruption affects public trust in government and negatively impacts state services and thus community and social development,” he says.
“The Zondo Commission on allegations of State Capture highlights the seriousness of corruption and unethical practices in the country.”
Gxoyiya said a total of 324 complaints were received by the National Anti-Corruption Hotline in the second quarter of the 2022/23 financial year.
“The total number of complaints reported against national departments was 260, provinces 148 and public entities 331. The largest proportion of complaints received in May was 179 and in September was 169,” he notes.
“The PSC observed that departments are taking an extended period in providing feedback to the PSC despite the fact that whistle-blowers are requesting feedback on progress made with investigations.
“The effectiveness of an investigation is influenced by the time it takes to conclude the investigation without unwarranted delays.”
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