CPI 2022 for Sub-Saharan Africa: Corruption compounding multiple crises
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Corruption is damaging crucial enablers of progress – democracy, security and development – across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Corruption Watch
Reaccreditation concluded 07 / 2023
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South Africa
Physical address:
8th Floor Heerengracht Building,
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Braamfontein, Gauteng
South Africa
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Advocacy and Legal Advice Centre in South Africa
We have an ALAC in South Africa that can be contacted to report corruption.
ALACs provide free and confidential legal advice and allow people to safely report corruption.
Corruption Perceptions Index
Scoring 180 countries around the world, the Corruption Perceptions Index is the leading global indicator of public sector corruption.
South Africa has a score of 41 this year, with a change of -2 since last year, meaning it ranks 83 out of 180 countries.
Find out about key corruption issues in South Africa in CPI 2022 for Sub-Saharan Africa: Corruption compounding multiple crises
South Africa
- Score
- 41/100
- Rank
- 83/180
- Score change
Score changes 2012 - 2023
Global Corruption Barometer
Since its debut in 2003, the Global Corruption Barometer has surveyed the experiences of everyday people confronting corruption around the world. Through our barometer, tens of thousands of people around the globe are asked about their views and experiences, making it the only worldwide public opinion survey on corruption.
64%
Percentage of people who thought corruption increased in the previous 12 months*
18%
Percentage of public service users paid a bribe in the previous 12 months*
*Since the most recent publication of the GCB - Africa - 10th Edition 2019
Climate corruption cases in South Africa
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Accountable mining
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The Accountable Mining Programme, led by TI Australia, is shining a spotlight on the process of obtaining a mining or exploration permit.
Land corruption in Sub-Saharan Africa
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We work to tackle corruption in land administration and acquisition through country-specific research and analysis, citizen surveys, advocacy and community empowerment.
Rallying efforts to accelerate progress – Africa inequalities initiative (REAP)
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We are working to speed up global progress in tackling illicit financial flows, tax evasion and tax avoidance – abusive practices that perpetuate economic inequalities and…
Towards Enforcement of African Commitments Against Corruption
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The Towards Enforcement of Africa’s Commitments against Corruption project aims to reduce corruption in Africa by supporting civil society actors in their efforts to monitor the…
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Corruption in Urban Planning: A Guide for Professional and Trainee Planners
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With a focus on sub-Saharan Africa, this guide provides prospective and established urban planners with the knowledge, tools and networks needed to tackle corruption in their work.
Implementing and Enforcing the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption: a Comparative Review
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This report assesses the state of implementation of the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combatting Corruption in 10 countries.
Combatting Corruption in Mining Approvals: Assessing the Risks in 18 Resource-Rich Countries
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Transparent and accountable mining can contribute to sustainable development. This begins with corruption-free approvals – the very first link in the mining value chain when…
Connecting the dots: building the case for open data to fight corruption
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In 2015, the G20 Anti-Corruption Open Data Principles were developed, as a first step towards leveraging open data as a crucial tool for enabling a culture of transparency and…
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Transparency Int'l
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Transparency Int'l
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Transparency Int'l
