Entries by Corruption Watch

Police corruption probes take break, but whistle-blower protection remains urgent

19 December 2025 in , /by

As we draw close to the anniversary of the surprising, but fateful, order by Senzo Mchunu at the end of December 2024 for SAPS leadership to disband the PKTT, it is important for the decision makers probing the allegations of political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system to prioritise accountability and, in the interest of public confidence, the urgency of whistle-blower protection and support.   

CW enquires into alleged irregular increase of STP salary

18 December 2025 in , , , /by

Corruption Watch has written to Parliament asking for answers regarding “alleged irregularities” that have been brought to its attention in relation to the recent salary increase of the current Secretary to Parliament (STP), Xolile George. Since George took office in June 2022, his salary has ballooned from R2.5-million to the current R6.1-million.

Two South Africans among 2025 Anti-Corruption Excellence Award winners

17 December 2025 in , /by

South Africa’s Dr Marianne Camerer – who is also Corruption Watch’s deputy chairperson – is one of the nine distinguished recipients of this year’s Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani International Anti-Corruption Excellence (ACE) Award. The ACE Award programme supports and inspires efforts in anti-corruption, through awareness, encouragement and challenge.

CW board appoints new ED, looks forward to next chapter

17 December 2025 in , , , /by

The Corruption Watch board is delighted to announce the appointment of its new executive director, Lebogang Ramafoko, who will commence her role on 5 January 2026. Lebogang is a veteran in the NGO and social justice sector, and is known as a leading feminist, activist and visionary leader, as well as a seasoned development, gender, and social justice expert. She has headed organisations such as Soul City Institute, Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity in South Africa, and Oxfam South Africa.

State of Tax Justice 2025: it’s nowhere to be seen

15 December 2025 in , /by

Under pressure from corporate giants and the super-rich, governments have programmed tax and financial systems to prioritise the wealthiest over everybody else, wiring financial secrecy and tax havens into the core of the global economy, says the Tax Justice Network. The organisation recently released the 2025 edition of its State of Tax Justice report, which shows that justice is unattainable for many countries which continue to be cheated out of tax revenue by conniving corporates and greedy governments.

EC community centre marks IACD with clear message of encouragement

12 December 2025 in , , , /by

An accountable government with a reliable criminal justice system is something all South Africans should work towards, because the corruption-free country we all wish for can only be achieved by all of society working together. This is what SAAC co-ordinator Bongani Mbokwana told his community in Bizana on International Anti-Corruption Day.

IACD 2025 continues youth-focused ‘Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity’ campaign

9 December 2025 in , /by

This year’s International Anti-Corruption Day, which is commemorated every year on 9 December, takes place – as it did in 2024 – under the theme Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity. The theme highlights the vital role young people play in the fight against corruption and their potential to become powerful agents of change as the world strives for a future that runs on integrity rather than corruption.

IEC briefs Parly on preparations for 2026 municipal elections

5 December 2025 in , /by

On 28 November the Independent Electoral Commission briefed the parliamentary portfolio committees on Home Affairs and Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs on preparations and increasing readiness for the 2026 local government elections. The commission addressed challenges such as voter apathy, the spread of disinformation, and technical problems, and shared the measures taken so far and that would be taken to combat these.