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

In the Corruption Perceptions rating New Zealand holds position #1 ²⁰²¹ out of 178 and South Africa is #34 out of 178 ²⁰²¹.
Position of New Zealand 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.

   New Zealand	'Score' value is	88
   South Africa	'Score' value is	44