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AI as a catalyst for good governance: transforming South Africa's fight against corruption

Year: 2026

Type: article

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.

Source: Human Science Research Council SA

DOI: 10.14749/32361690

Author: Human Sciences Research Council

Language: English

Topic: E-Government and Public Services

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

Funder: Human Sciences Research Council

OpenAlex ID: W7162103112

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