Strengthening Ethics and Integrity in South Africa

Results achieved as of the end of the project in March 2025 include : (1) developed the Ethics and integrity unit through project assistance that is now the lead government entity responsible for conflict of interest proactive disclosures advocacy and communications investigations and discipline management; (2) the Unit provided technical assistance to 33 national and 46 provincial South African government departments; (3) provided training on discipline management conflict of interest harassment and lifestyle investigations to 6 128 public servants in South Africa; (4) enjoyed credibility at the highest levels of government including membership in the National priority crime operational committee the Zondo commission responsible for combatting corruption and the National anti-corruption advisory committee; (5) developed numerous guides documents and procedures that strengthened prevention to combat corruption (6) supported South Africa's first national and provincial policy on the prevention and elimination of harassment in the workplace; (7) completed a consolidated conflict of interest guide made available and accessible for all public servants; (8) developed a practical guide strategy and directive to strengthen the disciplinary management process within government; and (9) developed and launched a website for the Ethics and integrity unit to enhance its online presence.