Image Source: Gatvol: Citizens march to the Union Buildings in Pretoria protesting against corruption in government. (Delwyn Verasamy)

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of an anti-corruption council has been met with skepticism by some, who argue that it is little more than lip service to the fight against corruption.

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The council, which will be made up of 11 members, will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the government’s anti-corruption strategy. However, critics have pointed out that the council has no budget and no real power to enforce its recommendations.

The announcement of the council comes at a time when South Africa is facing a growing corruption crisis. A recent study by Transparency International found that South Africa is one of the most corrupt countries in the world. The study found that corruption is pervasive in all sectors of South African society, from government to business to civil society.

The government has acknowledged the problem of corruption, but its efforts to address it have been largely unsuccessful. In 2018, the government launched its anti-corruption strategy, but it has made little progress in implementing the strategy. The government has also failed to hold corrupt individuals and organizations accountable.

The announcement of the anti-corruption council is seen by some as an attempt by the government to appease critics and deflect attention from its own failures to address corruption. However, others believe that the council could be a valuable tool in the fight against corruption, if it is given the necessary resources and support.

It is too early to say whether the anti-corruption council will be successful in its mission. However, its creation is a sign that the government is finally taking the problem of corruption seriously. It is now up to the government to provide the council with the resources and support it needs to be successful.