Since the passage of the United Nations Convention against Corruption in 2003, 9 December has been observed as International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD) – a day dedicated to raising public awareness about the dangers corruption poses to the stability of a society and mobilising political will to tackle this global issue. Corruption affects all countries worldwide and it weakens the foundation of democratic institutions, stunting economic development, undermining the rule of law and eroding the quality of life of all citizens. After consultation with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Regional Office, based in Pretoria, it was agreed that South Africa will in 2021, commemorate the IACD under the international UNODC theme: “Your Right, Your Role: Say No to Corruption”.

In South Africa, the fight against corruption is one of the major priorities of government. We need to come together to play our part in stopping this scourge.
 
The Office of the Public Service Commission will host a virtual event as follows:
 
Date: 9 December 2021
Time: 09:00 – 13:00
Link: https://gcis.zoom.us/j/94025805133
 
All government departments are encouraged to form part of the IACD commemorations and demonstrate that they are “Honest Public Servants”, and thus government officials are requested to step out of their office buildings on 9 December 2021 from 11:00 to 13:00 and show their support for the fight against corruption in the public and private sectors, and to declare that, as individuals, we will not engage in any corrupt activities.
 
Colleagues are invited to use the attached artwork to create posters and banners for the day. Officials are also encouraged to make use of the artwork on various platforms as a display of support for anti-corruption.
 

Stand tall and join the fight!

• GCIS has mobilised all government departments, as well as provinces to form part of International Anti-Corruption Day commemorations and demonstrate that they are “Honest Public Servants”.
• Public servants will gather outside GCIS from 11:00 to 13:00 to show their support for the fight against corruption in the public and private sectors.
• As part of the campaign they will picket outside GCIS in support of the:
• I Know. I Act. I Stop campaign and declare that they are “Honest Public Servants”, who will not engage in any corrupt activities.
• All other public servants have also been requested to do the same at their places of work.
• The time has come for public servants to show that they will not be silent and will act to fight corruption at all times!
• Stand up and show your support for a corruption free future!

Public officials must lead the way!

• In many instances, it has taken the bravery of honest public servants to blow the whistle on corruption.
• These public servants have done so at risk of their livelihoods and sometimes their lives.
• We are determined that the conduct of a few bad apples will not tarnish the entire public service.
• The public service is home to thousands of dedicated, professional and ethical men and women dedicated to build a better tomorrow.
• We declare that the behaviour of public servants must be beyond reproach at all times.
• We declare that public officials must be resolute in stamping out corruption.
• We are working to ensure a culture of service delivery and excellence.