The Minister for the Public Service and Administration, Mr Masenyani Richard Baloyi says government has always been in partnership with Business Unity South Africa (Busa) in the fight against corruption and that this morning’s discussion was “to re-affirm our commonly-held view that corruption is a societal problem whose solution requires collaborative efforts and partnerships amongst all sectors of society, including government, business and civil society”.
Our country’s approach in preventing and combating corruption is unique because “business and civil society are working collectively to fight the scourge,” Minister Baloyi said.
“Government’s role is to provide a stable environment that facilitates the growth and development of the country while the business community has an important role to play in preventing and combating corruption. An essential element in the aspiration of building a corruption-free society is the existence of an ethical business community,” added Minister Baloyi.
The Minister urged guests to engage in a conversation about corruption, “we should ensure that our commitment to eradicate this problem is not merely rhetorical, but realistic and that it yields practical outcomes. This, however, depends on our will to translate our statements into concrete actions that are visible to all the people of this country.”
Minister Baloyi was speaking at the Busa anti-corruption roundtable discussion in Sandton this morning hosted under the theme, ‘Assessing the role of Business in the call for collective action’.
In her opening remarks President of Busa Ms Futhi Mtoba, said the partnership between business and government would increase awareness in fighting corruption mentioning that Busa is a member of the National Anti-corruption Forum (NACF). She also expressed the need for training, mentorship and online programmes in the fight against corruption.
Government and business have been partners in the fight against corruption since the launch of the National Anti-Corruption Forum in 2001.
For more information contact:
Dumisani Nkwamba
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Lebohang Mafokosi
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E-mail: lebohangm@dpsa.gov.za
