Corruption in South Africa: A Legal Perspective

Product Details:
Author(s):
Mubangizi, J (Editor)
Year Published:
2024
Edition
1st
Type:
Print | Soft Cover
Language:
English
About this publication
Corruption in South Africa: A Legal Perspective offers a comprehensive analysis of the legal and institutional frameworks addressing corruption in South Africa. With eleven insightful chapters covering the international anti-corruption landscape, domestic legislation, the impact on human rights, public procurement, money laundering, and the critical role of civil society, courts, and commissions of inquiry, this book is an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand the challenges of corruption in South Africa and the legal battle against it.
Designed for academics, policymakers, legal practitioners, students, and the general public, this groundbreaking work sheds light on a crucial issue facing the nation today. It is written in a style and language that make it accessible and easy to understand even for those without any legal background.
Content
Chapter 1    Introduction
Chapter 2    The international anti-corruption legal framework
Chapter 3    The South African Legislative Framework for combating corruption 
Chapter 4    Corruption and human rights
Chapter 5    Corruption and public procurement
Chapter 6    Corruption and public procurement – A competition law perspective
Chapter 7    The legislative framework for combating money laundering and ensuring the forfeiture of the unlawful proceeds of crime
Chapter 8    Key institutions involved in fighting corruption in South Africa: A critical reflection on successes and challenges
Chapter 9    The role of civil society organisations in combating corruption in South Africa
Chapter 10   Evaluating the role of the courts in the fight against corruption
Chapter 11   The role of commissions of inquiry
 
Interest / Benefit to
Judges
Magistrates 
Academics
Policymakers
Legal Practitioners
Students, and 
The general public