Statement:
In Sao Tome and Principe the corruption level is lower than in South Africa

In the Corruption Perceptions rating Sao Tome and Principe holds position #33 ²⁰²¹ out of 178 and South Africa is #34 out of 178 ²⁰²¹.
Position of Sao Tome and Principe 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.

   Sao Tome and Principe	'Score' value is	45
   South Africa	'Score' value is	44