Why has SA state capture not led to growth and development, as it did in China?

Abstract

IVOR CHIPKIN presents a provocative contention that corruption of a certain kind can facilitate development. He asks why this has not been the case in South Africa, which has shown similar patterns of corruption to those in China – his main example. While never endorsing corruption, Chipkin turns the discussion towards the need to properly professionalise the civil service in South Africa.