Corruption costs us R30bn a year: ACDP

Around R30 billion is lost each year as a result of fraud and corruption at government level, the African Christian Democratic Party said on Saturday.

"The Special Investigating Unit (SIU), in response to an ACDP question, stated that the extent of fraud and corruption in the state procurement process is estimated to be between R25 to R30 billion per year," the party's leader Kenneth Meshoe said in a statement.

"Whilst the government has adopted many polices and task teams to fight corruption, it doesn't seem to be helping."

Meshoe said to combat the high levels of corrupt activities, the party concluded that the personnel and capacity of the SIU should immediately be expanded.

Capacity in turn should be increased in allied law enforcement agencies such as the Asset Forfeiture Unit and Hawks.

Improved state auditing processes, protection for whistleblowers and holding director generals' accountable were also areas that needed to be addressed.