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

In the Corruption Perceptions rating Saudi Arabia holds position #27 ²⁰²¹ out of 178 and South Africa is #34 out of 178 ²⁰²¹.
Position of Saudi Arabia 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.

   Saudi Arabia	'Score' value is	53
   South Africa	'Score' value is	44