The Imperatives of Democracy and Governance in the Fight against Corruption in Africa: A South African Perspective

Abstract

As Africa is well into the second decade of the new millennium of what is euphorically called “Africa’s century,” there is still a profound sense of hope being frustrated and stereotypes being reaffirmed—once again, of countries like Muammar Gaddafi’s Libya and Robert Mugabe’s Zimbabwe embarrassing the African continent. The most common perception about Africa remains that of democratic government under siege, of constitutional governance being undermined, and of the rule of law being flagrantly disregarded.