Entries by Corruption Watch

Corruption Watch applauded for “bold” new media campaign

27 June 2026 in , , , , , , /by

Corruption Watch (CW) on Wednesday 24 June launched its latest public awareness campaign in Sandton, Johannesburg, to an audience comprising civil society and public service partners, funders, and the media, among others. The Impempe Campaign, with a focus is public awareness and community mobilisation against corruption, is the culmination of a creative collaboration between CW and Avatar Agency Group, which hosted the event at its offices.

Public service without accountability is a betrayal of democracy

23 June 2026 in , , /by

A society should never become comfortable with being failed, writes Duduzile Zwane for CW Voices, and South Africa must demand a government that serves, not one that benefits from power. This Africa Public Service Day – held annually on 23 June – provides another opportunity to reflect on the quality of South Africa’s public service, and who it is really serving.

IEC officially launches the 2026 Local Government Elections campaign

11 June 2026 in , /by

The Independent Electoral Commission has officially launched the 2026 local government elections, marking the commencement of the mass awareness campaign towards Election Day in November. This is after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced 4 November 2026 as the date for South Africa’s upcoming local government elections. Currently there are just under 28 000 000 registered voters on the roll.

Civil society calls for urgent govt action on NACAC anti-corruption proposals

8 June 2026 in , , , /by

The Civil Society Working Group on State Capture has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to publish a clear and substantive government response to the report of the National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council, which was submitted in August 2025. This response must set out a time-bound implementation plan for reforming South Africa’s anti-corruption architecture, including a decision on the proposed Office of Public Integrity.

Parliament is repeating its mistakes on Chapter 9 appointments

4 June 2026 in , , , , /by

Corruption Watch has received no response to its urgent letter sent to the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development last week, in connection with applications for a vacancy at the South African Human Rights Commission. The organisation cited concerns regarding meaningful public participation in the appointment process, and asked for clarity on other concerns.

CW asks parly committee to abide by ConCourt ruling on public participation

29 May 2026 in , , , /by

Corruption Watch has written to the parliamentary portfolio committee on Justice and Constitutional Development urging it to extend the window for public commentary on the currently advertised vacancy at the South African Human Rights Commission. The organisation has reminded Parliament that in August 2025 the Constitutional Court held that it must satisfactorily meet its obligations imposed in terms of section 59(1)(a) of the Constitution and says that 14 days to scrutinise 95 CVs is “manifestly unreasonable”.

CW releases its 2025 annual corruption report

25 May 2026 in , , , /by

Corruption Watch today releases its 14th annual corruption report, titled Ke Nako: Mobilising for justice, with the aim of gathering all sectors into the fight against corruption, as this is not a goal that can be achieved by only one or two participants. The time has come for all of society to demand justice and accountability from those in power, says board chairperson Themba Maseko.