Otlotleng Molelekedi

My South African Manifesto

Corruption continues to plague South Africa in all aspects of society. It is important that it does not get to the point where it is accepted nor normalized as seen in new democracies such as in Latin America (William Gumede, 2017) . Nepotism and favoritism account for 13% of corruption in the country (Luke Fraser, 2023). Transparency in the procurement of tenders and job vacancies is more paramount than ever. This will allow the general public to check whether the skills of an applicant match the job description at hand. Whistleblowers need to be better protected through policy and improving the witness protection program. Lastly, lifestyle audits need to take place regularly for members of parliament. Our commitment to tackling problems effectively in public health, education, and politics will surely lead us to a prosperous and peaceful nation for all South Africans. It will be challenging. However, if we all contribute to improving this country, we will surely reap the benefits.