Corruption and discrimination have long been recognised as significant barriers to achieving an equal and inclusive future…We found compelling evidence that discrimination – whether on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation or belief – enables and fuels corruption, creating a vicious cycle that deepens inequality.
Transparency International & Equal Rights Trust
Last week, we reported that former South African President, Jacob Zuma, was sentenced to 15 months’ imprisonment for his failure to appear before the country’s anti-corruption commission investigating certain allegations against him while holding office. Mr. Zuma has since turned himself in to the police to serve his sentence.