Covid-19 – stockpilers beware, karma can be unkind! 6th April 2020 in Lockdown Life, Opinions /by Janine Erasmus A resident in Randburg. north-west of Johannesburg.
Covid-19 – some personal musings and impressions 25th March 2020 in Lockdown Life, Opinions, Feature /by Janine Erasmus A resident of a Randburg suburb.
CW announces plans for Int’l Anti-Corruption Day 4th December 2017 in Raising awareness, Press releases, Feature, Our work /by Janine Erasmus On Saturday 9 December – International Anti-Corruption Day – Corruption Watch will launch an innovative animated video that highlights how corruption affects us all and why it matters to hold our leaders to account. In satirical style, the video looks at how South Africa is run, who contributes to the public purse, and how state resources are allocated. The organisation is also hosting a talk-show-style event, with 702’s Gugu Mhlungu as host, which will focus on major corruption highlights during 2017 and their impact on all people living in South Africa.
Focus on civil society funding rather than BEE, says CEO 28th July 2017 in Corruption news, Feature /by Janine Erasmus Companies should place less emphasis on black economic empowerment points and more on funding civil society organisations fighting corruption in the country, said Magda Wierzycka‚ CEO of Sygnia Asset Management. “This is not about politics‚ this is about forces of good versus evil,” she added.
Gaps in appointment process for SAPS commissioner 12th August 2015 in Campaigns, Corruption news, News, Our work /by Janine Erasmus The SAPS has the skills, expertise, technology and other resources to effectively combat such crimes, but what it sorely lacks is effective leadership. Addressing this shortcoming must include developing a clear set of criteria to ensure the right person is chosen for the most powerful position in the SAPS.