'hung Parliament Helps Prevent Protection Of Corrupt Leaders

Former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo believes that a hung parliament, where no single party holds a majority, is beneficial in preventing the protecting of corrupt leaders. He says an effective fight against corruption involves the right laws, structures and processes, and enhanced whistle blowing protection.

He was speaking at the international anti-corruption conference, held at the Nelson Mandela University on Monday. Zondo highlighted the state capture debacle , and the maneuvers in parliament to shield the then-head of states involvement in the scandal.

The State Capture Commissions report revealed widespread corruption and maladministration in various state institutions in the country. Zondos masterplan to fight corruption is to catch it early, shut it down, prosecute and support the whistleblowers. He emphasized that eradicating corruption starts with individual accountability and ethical leadership.

Zondo says an effective fight against corruption involves the right laws, structures and processes, and enhanced whistle-blowing protection.

"We all agree that whistleblowers must be given protection, and I hope we all agree that they must be given incentives to blow the whistle. Maybe this is easier to do in respect of whistleblowers but there may be challenges on how it is done in respect of corruption resistors."