Finalise review and overhaul of South Africa’s anti-corruption architecture to strengthen the criminal justice value chain

Pursue criminal charges against mayors and municipal managers for contravention of the National Water Act

Address illicit economy crimes, prioritised organised crime, including serious commercial crime and cybercrime through prevention, investigation, prosecution and conviction through the Integrated Organised Crime Plan

&nbsp;The department of Public Works and Infrastructure has been ordered to recover stolen public funds, marking a significant step in its efforts to combat corruption and fraud. The department has collaborated with the South African Union (SIU) to expedite investigations into corruption and fraud, and is finalizing lifestyle audits for at least 400 high-risk officials. The minister has welcomed a R67 million recovery order from the SIU against a plumbing contractor, Kroucamp Plumbers, for septic tank vacuum pumping and emergency sewage blockage interventions, dismissing a R33 million counterclaim.

SIU R67 million recovery order crucial step in "rooting out" corruption.

Increase in freezing and recovery of money assets that are the proceeds of unlawful conduct and crime

The Standing Committee on the Auditor-General (AG) has welcomed the Office of the Auditor General (AGSA) 's recovery and prevention of R3.47 billion in financial losses&nbsp;through the Material Irregularities (MIs) process.

Fight corruption and prevent undue political interference in the administration of the state

The Water Security and Anti-Corruption Forum (WSAC) in South Africa is a strategic intervention aimed at developing tailored solutions to address corruption risks in the water sector. The forum, based on Pillar Six of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy, aims to reduce corruption and unethical behaviour in vulnerable sectors. It aligns with Priority Three of the G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group and focuses on investigation, prevention, and enforcement to safeguard South Africa's water resources, essential for sustainable development.

South African government launches Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum (WSAF)

Establish capable, sophisticated and independent law enforcement agencies that can fight complex and organised crime.

Complete the implementation of a new centralised ownership model for SOEs. This will improve accountability, transparency, governance and oversight, while reducing inefficiency and the potential for corruption.

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