23 March 2020 – Created special unit to investigate profiteering

Intervention Categories: Legal and policy; Enforcement actions
Level of Jurisdiction: National

Overview: The Government of South Africa created special units of the National Prosecution Authority to investigate and arrest people involved in corruption and profiteering related to the pandemic.
Full details here: https://www.gov.za/speeches/president-cyril-ramaphosa-escalation-measures-combat-coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic-23-mar