THE ANC WILL: The South African Revenue Service has collected R4.8 billion
on matters related to the State Capture Commission.
The ANC has taken decisive measures to prevent corruption
• Work together with families and National Prosecuting
within its ranks. We have required ANC members charged
Authority, assist with the identification and repatriation of the
in a court of law to step-aside from organisational and
remains of those who passed away in jails at home, were
state responsibilities until the case is finalised. The ANC has
buried in unmarked graves and in foreign lands during the
strengthened the selection criteria for public representatives
struggle against apartheid.
candidates, prioritising skills, educational knowledge,
• Include military veterans as designated groups, facilitate
experience and integrity.
their integration into the economy, assist with housing and
other needs, and promote their role in nation- building,
Over the next five years, the ANC will:
fighting crime and building social cohesion.
• Strengthen law enforcement agencies and other anti-
FIGHT CORRUPTION
corruption bodies.
Over the past five years, we have taken key measures • Establish the Investigating Directorate as a permanent entity
to strengthen the state’s capability to prevent and fight within the NPA with investigating powers.
corruption. As recommended by the State Capture
• Ensure greater accountability and prevent corruption through
Commission, we are putting in place laws, institutions and
rigorous lifestyle audits and improved vetting procedures,
practices that reduce the potential for corruption of any sort
real-time audits of critical projects, using artificial
and on any scale.
intelligence to improve accountability and transparency and
strengthen discipline management.
Action is being taken against alleged perpetrators of state
• Build a social compact against corruption with law
capture and funds are being recovered. To date, the NPA
enforcement and citizens, launch public awareness
Investigating Directorate has taken 34 state capture and
campaigns to educate and encourage reporting, and
corruption cases to court, involving over 200 accused persons.
support community involvement and whistle blower
Freezing orders of R14 billion have been granted, and around
protection.
R8.6 billion in corrupt proceeds have been returned to the state.
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