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Corruption and Community Resilience in South Africa
This chapter explores the corruption case against a former South African deputy president, tracing its origins to a controversial arms deal and examining the subsequent impacts of systemic corruption on ordinary citizens. It highlights the breakdown of public services in areas like Harry Smith, alongside community-led initiatives aimed at addressing local issues. Despite efforts from the new administration to combat corruption, the deeply entrenched problems within the ANC pose significant challenges to meaningful reform.