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    The effect of corruption on the human rights of refugees in South Africa
    (University of the Western Cape, 2024) Scholtz, Taryn
    This research paper focusses on the human rights protection of refugees in South Africa and the possible effect that corruption has on the exercise of those rights. This research paper will examine whether there is a link between such dishonesty and crime in governmental bodies, and the failure to enforce basic human rights of refugees. If so, what legal position is required to rectify and overcome the effects thereof? In other words, is the current legislation sufficient to combat possible corruption and to ensure the enforcement of rights of refugees in South Africa? Are there sufficient resources to enforce the Bill of Rights? Of even greater importance, what can or is being done to improve the status quo? This research claims that whilst the legislation is adequate, there are problematic issues with the implementation and enforcement of those rights. A possible factor is that there is not sufficient compliance regulators to protect refugees in South Africa. A further assertion is that South Africa is not doing enough to assist refugees, and to ensure equal protection of the law for all human beings. This research paper aims to investigate and expose the gaps in the current law, which possibly creates opportunities for corruption, and could result in the violation of the human rights of refugees.