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AI as a Catalyst for Good Governance: Transforming South Africa’s Fight Against Corruption

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  • Krish Chetty

    (Equitable Education and Economies)

  • Petronella Saal

    (Equitable Education and Economies)

  • Nothando Ntshayintshayi

    (South African Qualifications Authority)

  • Nondumiso Masuku

    (Equitable Education and Economies)

  • Tahiya Moosa

    (Equitable Education and Economies)

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers opportunities to advance good governance and combat corruption in South Africa, presenting a path to restore public confidence. This systematic review explores AI’s potential to enhance good governance, detect fraud, mitigate procurement risks, improve transparency, and address corruption, cybercrime, and disinformation challenges in South Africa. This article argues that the Presidency can lead a cultural shift by embracing technology as a critical enabler of good governance through AI-powered audit tools.

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  • Krish Chetty & Petronella Saal & Nothando Ntshayintshayi & Nondumiso Masuku & Tahiya Moosa, 2024. "AI as a Catalyst for Good Governance: Transforming South Africa’s Fight Against Corruption," Development, Palgrave Macmillan;Society for International Deveopment, vol. 67(1), pages 50-60, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:develp:v:67:y:2024:i:1:d:10.1057_s41301-024-00404-8
    DOI: 10.1057/s41301-024-00404-8
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