Transparency International (TI) is gravely concerned about news confirming the disbanding of the Directorate of Special Operations, South Africa’s specialised unit located within the independent National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) dedicated to fighting corruption and organised crime known as the Scorpions. “With this decision, South Africa undermines its anti-corruption advances and stalls progress made towards building a strong national system of integrity”, said Cobus de Swardt, Managing Director of TI.