The jailing of former South African President Jacob Zuma happened at the nick of Africa Anti-Corruption Day celebrations. Suffice it to state that, Africa Anti-Corruption Day should not just be marked with flowery speeches and statements, but more action-oriented moves like Zuma’s arrest. The Judiciary should not only actualise prosecution of political and economic criminals but most importantly, pronouncing stiff sentences and penalties would instil confidence. What one can comprehend from the two statements are two offices that can harmoniously work to expedite the prosecution of economic criminals. That is to suggest that all the audit reports should be directly prosecuted at the Supreme Court to facilitate prosecution and eventual sentencing.

Source: The Star July 15, 2021 18:56 UTC