Stellenbosch, South Africa - A major breakthrough in the fight against corruption in Africa was achieved as the School of Public Leadership at Stellenbosch University (SU) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Commonwealth Africa Anti-Corruption Centre (CAACC) in Gaborone, Botswana. The CAACC, a collaboration between the government of Botswana, the Association of Anti-Corruption Agencies, and the Commonwealth Secretariat, aims to address the critical issue of corruption on the African continent.

At the official signing ceremony held at the Belville Park Campus, esteemed representatives, including Prof Sibusiso Moyo, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research, Innovation, and Postgraduate Studies at SU, Prof Michael Graham, Vice-Dean for Research at the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, and Prof Zwelinzima Ndevu, Director of the School of Public Leadership, warmly welcomed Mrs Erica Ndlovu from the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) in Botswana, Mr Mogolodi Sonic Rantsetse, Centre Manager of CAACC, and Mrs Lerato Dube, Communication and Political Affairs Coordinator of CAACC.

This groundbreaking partnership, spearheaded by Prof Pregala Solosh Pillay on behalf of the Anti-Corruption Centre for Education and Research (ACCERUS) within the School of Public Leadership, encompasses a wide range of strategic priorities. These priorities include exchanging best practices and knowledge in the fight against corruption, collaborating on conferences and workshops, sharing professional publications, identifying subject-matter experts, developing anti-corruption training programs, and exploring mutual academic and research interests.

During the ceremony, Prof Moyo reiterated Stellenbosch University's unwavering commitment to fostering a corruption-free society through education, research, and social impact initiatives. She emphasized how this partnership aligns seamlessly with the university's vision and mission to drive positive change in society. Prof Graham highlighted the significance of pioneering research in the field of anti-corruption and the importance of supporting African knowledge systems. Prof Ndevu expressed optimism about the collaborative effort, underscoring its potential to contribute to a prosperous future for African nations and the continent as a whole, in alignment with Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Under the leadership of Prof Pillay, ACCERUS aims to establish itself as a regional Center of Excellence in Anti-Corruption and actively engages with the African Anti-Corruption Research Network of the African Union Advisory Board against Corruption.

This groundbreaking partnership between Stellenbosch University's School of Public Leadership and the Commonwealth Africa Anti-Corruption Centre is set to make significant strides in the fight against corruption in Africa. By combining their expertise, resources, and commitment, the two institutions are poised to drive positive change and foster a corruption-free future for the continent. This collaboration marks a crucial step forward in the collective effort to combat corruption and build a more transparent and accountable Africa.

 

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