Responsible Citizenship
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LIFE ORIENTATION: RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP | June 14
2012
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CHAD WYNGAARD | GRADE 12 |
Table of Contents
SECTION A:1-4
THE INFLUENCE OF SOUTH AFRICAN POLITICS ON THE YOUTH:
-GOVERNMENT CORRUPTION IN SOUTH AFRICA ……………………………………1-4
SECTION B:5-9
RESEARCH AND ANALYSES OF THE ROLE OF THE MEDIA IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY:
-QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS……………………………………………………………… 5-9
SECTION C: 10-12
- A FORMAL LETTER TO PRESIDENT, JACOB ZUMA
SECTION A: The influence of South African politics on the youth
Government corruption in South Africa:
Government corruption is a very serious issue that affects South Africa as a country and its people in it. The South African Government consists of many corrupted leaders who are supposed to lead us but how can they lead us, if they are corrupted? Corruption in South Africa includes the private use of public resources, bribery and improper favouritism
This issue has a huge impact on the citizens of South Africa. This issue is also one of many examples where our South African government embarrasses us as a country. The government corruption has not only had an influence on us as a country but also other countries, this serious issue have made other countries view our country differently.
“Tenderpreneur” is a local term that has been created to refer to individuals who enrich themselves through government tender contracts, mostly based on personal connections and corrupt relationships - although outright bribery might also take place - and sometimes involving an elected or politically-appointed official (or his or her family members) holding simultaneous business interests.[3] This is often accompanied by overcharging and shoddy workmanship.
The South African Arms Deal was a US$4.8 billion (R30 billion in 1999 rands) purchase of weaponry by the South African Government finalised in 1999 which has been subject to allegations of corruption. The South African Arms Deal, finalised in 1999, became mostly...
2012
|
CHAD WYNGAARD | GRADE 12 |
Table of Contents
SECTION A:1-4
THE INFLUENCE OF SOUTH AFRICAN POLITICS ON THE YOUTH:
-GOVERNMENT CORRUPTION IN SOUTH AFRICA ……………………………………1-4
SECTION B:5-9
RESEARCH AND ANALYSES OF THE ROLE OF THE MEDIA IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY:
-QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS……………………………………………………………… 5-9
SECTION C: 10-12
- A FORMAL LETTER TO PRESIDENT, JACOB ZUMA
SECTION A: The influence of South African politics on the youth
Government corruption in South Africa:
Government corruption is a very serious issue that affects South Africa as a country and its people in it. The South African Government consists of many corrupted leaders who are supposed to lead us but how can they lead us, if they are corrupted? Corruption in South Africa includes the private use of public resources, bribery and improper favouritism
This issue has a huge impact on the citizens of South Africa. This issue is also one of many examples where our South African government embarrasses us as a country. The government corruption has not only had an influence on us as a country but also other countries, this serious issue have made other countries view our country differently.
“Tenderpreneur” is a local term that has been created to refer to individuals who enrich themselves through government tender contracts, mostly based on personal connections and corrupt relationships - although outright bribery might also take place - and sometimes involving an elected or politically-appointed official (or his or her family members) holding simultaneous business interests.[3] This is often accompanied by overcharging and shoddy workmanship.
The South African Arms Deal was a US$4.8 billion (R30 billion in 1999 rands) purchase of weaponry by the South African Government finalised in 1999 which has been subject to allegations of corruption. The South African Arms Deal, finalised in 1999, became mostly...