Ethics and the law: the sword and shield of furthering democracy

Acting in terms of the law is the minimum standard for the public service - but the gold standard should be acting ethically

19 September 2021 - 00:00 By BUSANI NGCAWENI

The recent Afrobarometer survey, "South Africans see corruption as worsening during President Cyril Ramaphosa's tenure", paints a bleak picture of the perception of the behaviour of public officials in SA...

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