South Africa assumed the presidency of the G20 on 19 November, and will occupy this influential position until December 2025. Transparency International has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to seize this chance to prioritise anti-corruption, take a meaningful stand against illicit financial flows, and "break the chain" of complacency shown towards corruption in previous G20 presidential terms.
South Africa assumed the presidency of the G20 on 19 November, and will occupy this influential position until December 2025. Transparency International has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to seize this chance to prioritise anti-corruption, take a meaningful stand against illicit financial flows, and "break the chain" of complacency shown towards corruption in previous G20 presidential terms.
G20 Rio declaration ignores corruption, risks exacerbating inequality and poverty
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In this article by Julia Evans, public prosecutions head Shamila Batohi calls for a fundamental shift in how the country tackles corruption, emphasising the need for ethical leadership and systemic reform to prevent corruption from resurfacing. Batohi was speaking earlier this week at the 2024 Public Protector Conference.
In this article by Julia Evans, public prosecutions head Shamila Batohi calls for a fundamental shift in how the country tackles corruption, emphasising the need for ethical leadership and systemic reform to prevent corruption from resurfacing. Batohi was speaking earlier this week at the 2024 Public Protector Conference.
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NACAC’s wish list for new anti-corruption body, amid bureaucratic red tape
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Chapter 9 institution, broader powers, audit capabilities. These are some of the proposals the National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council has made in terms of a dedicated anti-corruption body for South Africa. The council made these proposals to President Cyril Ramaphosa in a mid-term report it submitted early this year - but the report is bogged down in red tape and is currently in limbo.
Chapter 9 institution, broader powers, audit capabilities. These are some of the proposals the National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council has made in terms of a dedicated anti-corruption body for South Africa. The council made these proposals to President Cyril Ramaphosa in a mid-term report it submitted early this year - but the report is bogged down in red tape and is currently in limbo.
Advocate Paul Pretorius urges government to take a leaf out of Zondo’s book when it comes to independence and fairness, while Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka decries the absence of ethical leadership in the fight against corruption. Both addressed the recent state capture commission conference hosted by civil society.
Advocate Paul Pretorius urges government to take a leaf out of Zondo’s book when it comes to independence and fairness, while Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka decries the absence of ethical leadership in the fight against corruption. Both addressed the recent state capture commission conference hosted by civil society.
Gcaleka: fight against corruption needs resources, ethical leaders
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Image: Flickr/g20brasil24 The G20 leaders’ declaration released at the close of the Rio summit makes all the right noises regarding various issues ranging from global conflict and inequality to food security and climate change. However, its take on action against corruption is poor, to say the least. Out of 85 paragraphs in a 22-page document, Read more >
Public Interest South Africa (PISA) is proud to announce the opening of nominations for the 2024 Whistleblowers Awards. These prestigious awards aim to recognise and honour whistleblowers for their courageous efforts in exposing unethical behaviour and to promote ethical conduct, transparency, and accountability within organisations and society. The 2024 Whistleblowers Awards are presented in partnership Read more >
