Statement:
In Italy the corruption level is lower than in South Africa

In the Corruption Perceptions rating Italy holds position #24 ²⁰²¹ out of 178 and South Africa is #34 out of 178 ²⁰²¹.
Position of Italy is better than position of South Africa.

Referencies:

1. Corruption Perceptions ²⁰²¹ by Transparency International

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Score' in descending order.

   Italy	'Score' value is	56
   South Africa	'Score' value is	44