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.
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