Rampant corruption impedes women’s rights 

Women in South Africa grapple with gender inequality issues every day, writes Sabeehah Motala, but corruption worsens the situation for them. Research shows that women, as primary caregivers, are more likely to be hindered by corruption in accessing healthcare services, education and social grants.

No more ignoring the AG's recommendations

The recently enacted Public Audit Amendment Act and its Material Irregularity Regulations - which give the Auditor-General extended powers - will only be able to strengthen the accountability and transparency chain to an extent, writes Christine Botha of the Centre for Constitutional Rights. For the Auditor-General's recommendations to be effectively implemented and enforced, our under-performing prosecuting authority and investigative bodies must also come to the party.

The recently enacted Public Audit Amendment Act and its Material Irregularity Regulations - which give the Auditor-General extended powers - will only be able to strengthen the accountability and transparency chain to an extent, writes Christine Botha of the Centre for Constitutional Rights. For the Auditor-General's recommendations to be effectively implemented and enforced, our under-performing prosecuting authority and investigative bodies must also come to the party.

CW and R2K Seriti application set down for June 

The application lodged by Corruption Watch and Right2Know to review and set aside the findings of the Seriti Commission into arms procurement corruption, will be heard by a full bench of the North Gauteng High Court in June.

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