South Africa's (SA) Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has condemned corruption within the public service, accusing officials of exploiting desperate young job seekers.

Speaking at the launch of the national programme marking the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Youth Uprisings in Soweto on Thursday, Chikunga slammed reports that applicants are being forced to pay bribes of up to R15 000 to secure places at nursing colleges. She described the practice as "corruption of the highest order" and urged victims to report those responsible to law enforcement authorities.

Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe filed this report.

South Africa's (SA) Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has condemned corruption within the public service, accusing officials of exploiting desperate young job seekers.
Speaking at the launch of the national programme marking the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Youth Uprisings in Soweto on Thursday, Chikunga slammed reports that applicants are being forced to pay bribes of up to R15 000 to secure places at nursing colleges. She described the practice as "corruption of the highest order" and urged victims to report those responsible to law enforcement authorities.
Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe filed this report.

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