Weekend Argus Saturday

Corruption stunting the deepening of democracy, development

graft in SA

Corruption has been viewed as a great hindrance to developing countries in the Global South. Studies that analyse the impacts of corruption, especially on the African continent, often point to how the lack of development can be linked to corruption, especially by the elites in society. Funds meant for development projects have often been directed elsewhere much to the detriment of communities that need these funds.

Transparency International looks at corruption as “the abuse of entrusted power for private gain”, and this can be linked to several countries on the African continent. When

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