The data displayed is based on information from the SIPRI Arms Transfers Database. To learn more about this data and trend indicator values that it represents visit: https://www.sipri.org/databases/armstransfers
This assessment received government comments and feedback on the finalised data. These comments have been incorporated into the assessment at the GDI research team’s discretion. Usually the comments received highlight where a bill is in formulation, or has recently passed into law, and this has been missed by the country assessor. Only comments which are grounded in evidence are incorporated into the assessment.
South Africa
Band
C
Corruption risk
Moderate
Institutional resilience to corruption is modest in South Africa’s defence sector. Financial and personnel management process are relatively robust, however poor oversight of the policy-making and procurement processes, coupled with limited transparency and access to information heighten corruption risk.
Risk categories
Political
Band
C
60/100
Risk
Moderate
Financial
Band
B
76/100
Risk
Low
Personnel
Band
C
62/100
Risk
Moderate
Operational
Band
D
36/100
Risk
High
Procurement
Band
C
51/100
Risk
Moderate
Defence Companies Index
From the Defence Companies Index: Companies in South Africa
DCI data is scored on Commitment to Anti-Corruption Policies and Transparency.