The Public Service Commission in partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the University of South Africa (UNISA) will commemorate the 2018 International Anti-Corruption Day on Monday, 10 December 2018 under the theme “Working together to enhance an environment where the rule of law prevails”.
The International Anti-Corruption Day is commemorated annually on 09 December in recognition of the United Nations Convention against Corruption which was signed in Mexico in 2003. South Africa is one of the signatories to the Convention and ratified it in 2004. This day provides an opportunity for political leaders, governments, business, legal bodies and lobby groups to join forces against corruption.
The event will be addressed by amongst others, Minister for Public Service and Administration, Honorable Ayanda Dlodlo, Chairperson of the Public Service Commission, Advocate Richard Sizani, United Nations Resident Coordinator, Ms N Bekele-Thomas, Representative from the UNODC Regional Office for Southern Africa, Ms Z Akisheva, Deputy Public Protector, Advocate K Malunga, Office for Witness Protection at the National Prosecution Authority, Mr D Adam and a representative from AmaBhungane, Ms S Comrie.
Members of the media are invited to attend the event as follows:
Date: 10 December 2018
Time: 8:30 for 09:00
Venue: UNISA Senate Hall, Pretoria
RSVP:
Zodwa Jiya
Tel: 012 352 1070
Cell: 072 311 3500
Email: Zodwaj@opsc.gov.za
For enquiries, please contact:
Mr Humphrey Ramafoko
Tel: (012) 352 1196
Cell: 082 782 1730
Email: humphreyr@opsc.gov.za
Thomas Huma
UNISA
Tel: (012) 429 3981
Cell: 072 218 6197
Email: humatm@unisa.ac.za
