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Ramaphosa: Corruption Undermines Rights and Quality of Life
Kimberley, South Africa — President Cyril Ramaphosa used South Africa’s Human Rights Day commemoration in Kimberley to deliver a strong message on the corrosive impact of corruption on ordinary people’s lives.
Addressing the gathering on Saturday, Ramaphosa said corruption not only deprives citizens of essential goods and services but also strips away their dignity and constitutional rights. “Corruption is a scourge that we must rid our country of,” he said, urging South Africans to join in the fight against corrupt practices.
He highlighted the need for close cooperation with law enforcement agencies, saying authorities have been reinvigorated to pursue those involved in corrupt activities and hold them to account under the law. “Those who choose the path of corruption must now know that our law enforcement agencies will come after them,” the President added.
In his address, Ramaphosa also linked the battle against corruption with broader societal challenges, including gender‑based violence. He urged the public to support police efforts to end violence against women and girls, describing such abuses as incompatible with South African values of equality and human dignity.
Reflecting on the meaning of freedom and rights, the President quoted the country’s Constitution, stressing that it was forged through struggle and is designed to protect the inherent dignity of all people.
Earlier in the day, Ramaphosa visited Retlameleng Special School, underscoring the importance of inclusive education and community investment in South Africa’s future generations.