CSL2601 Assignment 1 2025 - Due March 2025

Question ASSESSMENT 1 – CSL2601 (2025, SEMESTER 1) [TOTAL: 20 MARKS] On 24 May 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law the National Prosecuting Authority Amendment Bill, aimed at establishing a corruption-busting unit called the Investigating Directorate against Corruption (Idac). This is hailed as part of the implementation plan on the Zondo Commission's1 recommendations, where Zondo had unveiled the extent to which certain criminals have influenced decision-making at the highest levels of the state. Taking this development a step further, a Bill is intended to be introduced soon amending the Constitution to establish a new Chapter Nine Institution called the Anti-Corruption Commission.2 Corruption is rampant in the public sector.3 Government institution, with their access to vast amounts of money, create a fertile environment for corrupt activities. Government officials and their associates abuse their power and connections to commit various forms of economic crime. This includes malfeasance during the tender process, public procurement, and other methods of financial misappropriation. Various government institutions and state-owned enterprises have been financially crippled by corruption. Against this backdrop you are required to answer the following questions: 1.1 In your opinion, is an Anti-Corruption Commission necessary or would it amount to a needless duplication of other institutions with an overlapping mandate? Substantiate your answer fully with reference to appropriate provisions of the Constitution 4 as well as other relevant legislation Necessity of an Anti-Corruption Commission The proposal to introduce an Anti-Corruption Commission as a new Chapter Nine Institution raises important constitutional and legal considerations. To determine whether it is necessary or would be a needless duplication, the following aspects must be assessed: