Corruption Watch (CW) commends the accountable action taken by Avatar Agency as reported in a recent public statement announcing the release of co-founder and former co-chief creative officer, Veli Ngubane. This follows allegations of unprofessional conduct by Ngubane during a recent work engagement abroad. CW further calls on Avatar – a creative partner in the Read more >
Following comments invited in January this year by the National Treasury, the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing [AML/CTF]) Amendment Bill) has been introduced to Parliament and now resides with the Standing Committee on Finance. That committee has invited stakeholders, interested parties, and the public to submit further written comments on the latest Read more >
The theme for this year’s African Anti-corruption Day – held annually on 11 July – is Scaling up the Promotion of Integrity and Anti-Corruption Actions Across Africa. This, says African Union (AU) Commission chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, reflects the African Union’s vision of democratic governance founded on shared values. He stresses that continental integration requires Read more >
The date is 6 July 2025, and the country is watching, shell-shocked and disbelieving, as Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi alleges corruption and organised crime in the highest ranks of the police force. Mkhwanazi’s allegations prompted a flurry of denial and counter-accusations, but a year on, we as an organisation, and we as a nation are seeing Read more >
Corruption Watch (CW) has noted with grave concern President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to appoint former communications minister Dina Pule as minister of social development, as part of this week’s Cabinet reshuffle. This decision does not invite confidence, as the appointment places a politician with a well-documented record of ethical misconduct at the helm of a Read more >