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CASAC has noted the President’s affirmation of the Government’s commitment to the fight against corruption in his address to media owners on 5 August 2011. The recognition that corruption undermines the Government’s ability to deliver on its mandate to the people of South Africa is a rallying call to steadfastly combat it. Whilst acknowledging the efforts that are being made to investigate and prosecute those engaging in these activities we believe that much more still needs to be done to turn the tide against this scourge. We look forward to the President’s formal response to the reports of the Public Protector on the police leases. It is unfortunate that criminal charges relating to aspects of the report have been filed before the President has pronounced on the matter.
In a clouded political climate we also welcome the President’s commitment to freedom of expression and a free media and trust that these fundamental rights will find be recognized in the Protection of Information Bill currently before Parliament.
CASAC also welcomes the President’s commitment to “meaningful consultation” with the Judicial Service Commission and political parties in the National Assembly in the appointment of a new Chief Justice.