"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.