FEATURE
Newly-launched unit strengthens fight against corruption
T
he Public Administration Ethics Integrity and
Disciplinary Technical Assistance Unit is bolster-
ing government’s efforts to fight corruption in the public sector.
The unit, which has already started its work, was launched by Public Service and Administration Minister Ayanda Dlodlo recently. The Minister emphasised that the unit has no criminal jurisdiction
Public Ser vice and Administration Minister Ayanda Dlodlo has launc hed a unit t hat is tac kling corruption in t he public sector.
or investigative mandate, but as part of the AntiCorruption Task Team, collectively contributes to the fight against corruption. the unit has assisted to
2017, approximately 8 500
are concluded with these
the unit, law enforcement
curb the tide on employ-
employees were listed as
employees,” she said.
and other relevant agen-
ees conducting business
suppliers on the Central
cies are key to identify
with the State.
Supplier Database. As
“Cooperation between
Ethics
public administration
“When the Depart-
at the end of July 2021,
The unit has also been
employees involved in
ment of Public Service
this amount stands at
dealing with the issue of
corruption,” she said.
and Administration first
96, and is interrogated
precautionary suspen-
started to monitor this in
to ensure no contracts
sions in the public sector.
The Minister added that
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Public Sector Manager • October 2021
