[View the story "'Sorry Madiba, corruption has killed your ANC'" on Storify ]'Sorry Madiba, corruption has killed your ANC' Netizens discuss South African government corruption and a newly-released audit of President Jacob Zuma. Storified by The Stream · Mon, Dec 10 2012 12:49:07
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The video release was part of a lead-up campaign to the UN's World Anti-Corruption Day on December 9. Ahead of the event, Corruption Watch posed questions to their followers about how to best curb corruption in South Africa.
In your view, how can our leaders reduce corruption in SA?CorruptionWatch
@Corruption_SA Civil servants and their families should not be able to bid for tendersDan Brotman
@Corruption_SA We have well drafted laws & if these are not applied by EVERYONE we will not win the fight against fraud and corruption.Vuyani Ngoyi
Database of all who get gov' contracts,before&after.Track all business activity.Signs are often clear,if someone just looks @Corruption_SALwando kaZiqhu
Patrick Engstrom, International Law Enforcement Adviser for the UN in Southern Africa, chimed in to the discussion, sharing a link to the UN's anti-corruption campaign
tools .
@Corruption_SA Make use of available #anti_corruption tools, use them publicly! http://goo.gl/dzwG7Patrik Engstrom
According to Transparency International's
2012 Corruption Perceptions Index, South Africa is ranked the 69th most corrupt country in the world, in terms of public perceptions.
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In regards to the report's findings, Corruption Watch asked their followers:
SA scores 43 out of 100 #CPI Index. (0 is perceived as highly corrupt whereas 100 very clean). How would you score SA? http://www.corruptionwatch.org.za/content/ti-survey-confirms-sas-corruption-fears-rising-0CorruptionWatch
@Corruption_SA. SA Government and its institutions ZERO! Private Sector 67Richard Harris
@Corruption_SA How about -10. I think that is where we currently are. There is corruption in every conceivable governement office.Anarky on Roads
@Corruption_SA "Perception" is the problem since most ppl don't understand corruption. I'd say we're approaching 20 NOT 43 #CPIJustice Project SA
On Friday, South Africa newspaper Mail & Guardian added to the story, releasing a
report of Jacob Zuma's finances. The audit
revealed the president received more than $800,000 from politically-connected business owners to clear his personal debts. Zuma's benefactors also included former president Nelson Mandela.
South Africans shared their reactions with the hashtags #ZumaCorruption and #ZumaPayments:
You can't read this #ZumaCorruption KPMG report and in your right mind go to Mangaung and elect him. But then again, that is democracy.Tefo Mohapi
It's sad we live in a country where week after week our president is exposed as a corrupt dictator while the masses suffer. #zumapaymentssiyafrica
#zumacorruption is now trending in South Africa http://trendsmap.com/zaTrendsmap SthAfrica
Mail & Guardian Online deputy editor Verashni Pilly
hosted a live Google hangout with investigative reporters Sam Sole and Craig McKune on the details of the report's release.
M&G Live Videos: Zuma paymentsMail Guardian
Netizens expressed their frustration with the findings, given that incumbent Jacob Zuma is
expected to take the ANC's nomination at Sunday's Mangaung conference.
When he faced charges of corruption, money laundering, racketeering; the ANC chose JG Zuma as its best hope for the future. #historySongZ
Everyone stays crying in how much they don't like what's happening but will vote for the ANC at the end of the day #zumacorruptionKgotso Kekana
This #ZumaCorruption scandal is definitely bigger than what meets the eye! Zuma needs to be held accountable by civil society!Rebecca Matsie
Twitter user @Rumy_L tweeted the following sentiment to former president Mandela:
#zumacorruption Sorry Madiba , Corruption has killed Your ANC ! the "new" ANC stands for - Allowing Nationwide Corruption !DEstiny ∞
Kavisha Pillay , an intern with Corruption Watch, wrote an open letter to Zuma asking for leadership from the president going forward.
I am free to walk on the street and drive on the roads at any time, but I am powerless when confronted by corrupt traffic officers.Mr President, it starts with you | City Press
I wish to live in a country whose government is not constantly nailed for the misuse of taxpayers’ money, and I seek to live in a state that values honesty, truth, and freedom of expression.Mr President, it starts with you | City Press
I do believe it is an ideal that all South Africans strive for, and it all starts with you, Mr President.Mr President, it starts with you | City Press
