Civil Society Working Group on State Capture: Statement – Response to the Zondo Commission’s Report

The Civil Society Working Group on State Capture welcomes the first report of the Zondo Commission, specifically praising its recommendations on whistle-blower protection. The group argues that state capture has severely compromised human rights, including health care and education, and urges the National Prosecuting Authority, parliament, and professional bodies like SAICA and IRBA to take decisive action to hold corrupt individuals and corporations accountable.

• State capture in South Africa has resulted in systemic corruption that has depleted state coffers and institutions, leading to increased poverty, unemployment, and inequality, while compromising basic human rights such as housing, social security, education, and health care.
• The Zondo Commission's first report is welcomed for its strong findings and recommendations, with its guidance on whistle-blower protection described as a significant advancement for that community in South Africa.
• Accountability for state capture should not rely solely on the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and law enforcement; it requires the active involvement of national parliament and professional oversight bodies, including the Banking Association of South Africa (BASA), the Legal Practice Council, the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA), and the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA).

APA

Public Affairs Research Institute (2022). Civil Society Working Group on State Capture: Statement – Response to the Zondo Commission’s Report. https://pari.org.za/cswg-response-to-the-zondo-commissions-report/

Chicago

Public Affairs Research Institute. Civil Society Working Group on State Capture: Statement – Response to the Zondo Commission’s Report. 2022. https://pari.org.za/cswg-response-to-the-zondo-commissions-report/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{publicaffairsresearchinstitute2022civil, author = {{Public Affairs Research Institute}}, title = {{Civil Society Working Group on State Capture: Statement – Response to the Zondo Commission’s Report}}, publisher = {Public Affairs Research Institute}, year = {2022}, month = jan, url = {https://pari.org.za/cswg-response-to-the-zondo-commissions-report/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }