WORKSHOP REPORT: What Now Since the State Capture Commission?

The workshop report details discussions on the progress of South Africa's recovery from state capture, highlighting systemic obstructions in law enforcement, the need for institutional independence, and proposals for a new Office of Public Integrity. It emphasizes the role of grassroots activism and the necessity of reforming public procurement and local government governance to prevent 'state capture 2.0'.

• South Africa's recovery from state capture is hindered by systemic obstructions, specifically that the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) lack necessary personnel, technology, and resources. Law enforcement agencies are noted to be trailing global standards in crime prevention technologies and remain vulnerable to executive control.
• The Presidency reports progress on the 60 actions outlined in the President's October 2022 response to the Zondo Commission, with 22 actions completed. Financial recoveries include R9.98 billion in forfeiture orders and settlement agreements, and R17.62 billion in preservation orders.
• The National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council (NACAC) has proposed the creation of an Office of Public Integrity (OPI) as a Chapter 9 institution. This body would be built out of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), focus on systemic corruption and maladministration, and would not require a Presidential proclamation to start investigations.
• There is significant concern regarding 'state capture 2.0' at the local government level, with cities such as Johannesburg and Tshwane experiencing extensive procurement fraud that has damaged financial stability, service delivery, and infrastructure.
• The fight against corruption is evolving to face new frontiers of organised crime, including extortion, kidnapping, sabotage, illegal mining, and transnational syndicates, which require innovative mechanisms and fully capacitated institutions.
• Public procurement remains a critical vulnerability; participants highlighted the new Public Procurement Act as an opportunity for civil society to push for Open Contracting Standards and increased technology use to ensure transparency.

APA

Public Affairs Research Institute (2024). WORKSHOP REPORT: What Now Since the State Capture Commission? https://pari.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20241212_SCC_Workshop24_Report_WEB.pdf

Chicago

Public Affairs Research Institute. WORKSHOP REPORT: What Now Since the State Capture Commission? 2024. https://pari.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20241212_SCC_Workshop24_Report_WEB.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{publicaffairsresearchinstitute2024workshop, author = {{Public Affairs Research Institute}}, title = {{WORKSHOP REPORT: What Now Since the State Capture Commission?}}, institution = {Public Affairs Research Institute}, year = {2024}, url = {https://pari.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20241212_SCC_Workshop24_Report_WEB.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }