We want a nation that is free of corruption.   Last year, we established the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption as a permanent entity within the NPA dedicated to investigating and prosecuting high-level corruption cases.   We will ensure that the Directorate is fully resourced and has access to the information that it needs to prosecute state capture cases and hold those responsible to account.   We are establishing a world-class digital forensics lab to support the investigation of complex corruption and financial crime with cutting edge tools and expertise.   We are making steady progress in the implementation of the recommendations of the State Capture Commission, including signing into law several legislative reforms.   The Special Investigating Unit and Asset Forfeiture Unit report that over R10 billion has been recovered in state capture related cases.   This year, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development will report on the review of the anti-corruption architecture by the National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council.   This is expected to streamline legislation, eradicate the duplication of mandates and foster greater cooperation between law enforcement agencies.   We will finalise the whistleblower protection framework and introduce the Whistleblower Protections Bill in Parliament during this financial year.   This year, we will strengthen South Africa’s system to combat money laundering and terror financing with further legislative and system improvements.   To secure our removal from the international Financial Action Task Force grey list, we have made significant progress in addressing the weaknesses identified in our law enforcement system, with 16 out of 22 action items fully addressed. #SONA2025 #AWorkingNation