SALGA Anti-Corruption Summit underway in Cape Town

Mluleki Mrwebi
27 November 2013

The South African Local Government today held a media briefing ahead of their three day anti-corruption summit at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.

The summit is attended by delegates from all nine provinces.

SALGA Chairperson Thabo Manyoni said this summit is very important as delegates are expected to discuss a lot of issues within different municipalities.

Manyoni said in this summit there will also be focus on the National Development Plan and other ways to curb corruption.

Public Protector Thuli Madonsela said it is historic for Salga to hold this summit, as it will encourage accountability, transparency and a resolution to service delivery.

Madonsela said corruption is a crisis in this country and whistle blowers should be commended at all times.

Deputy Minister of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Andries Nel said corruption is a societal issue that needs a collective to fight successfully.

The summit will end on Thursday and various speakers from different organisations are expected to attend.