Following the release of the first Zondo Commission report last week and recommendations for developing a National Charter against Corruption, Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busi Mavuso says such a move would be a “natural fit” to the BLSA’s Integrity Pledge, which commits every member to actively combat corrupt activities wherever they are encountered, adopting a zero-tolerance approach.
BLSA members in August 2017 signed a pledge as part of the organisation’s strategy to combat corruption.
“The first Zondo Commission report is an important moment for our democracy. It provides a definitive record of critical aspects of State capture and adds momentum to the project of rebuilding our institutions and delivering justice,” Mavuso says.
She adds that the report details much of the “shocking” corruption of State institutions during most of former President Jacob Zuma’s presidency, including perversion of procurement processes and, relatedly, interference in the appointment of senior leadership.
“This
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