Journalists in SA threatened by police, politicians, and the public 12th May 2022 in Corruption news, Feature, Our work /by Corruption Watch Journalists are whistle-blowers too, and their work, as a vital link in the chain of exposing corruption, can change the world – but it’s a risky business. A report published recently by Unesco, titled Threats that Silence, looks at the treatment of journalists globally and narrows down its focus to highlight regional trends.
Conference: Collective action for beneficial ownership transparency in SA 12th May 2022 in Press releases, Feature, Our work /by Corruption Watch Members of the media are invited to a two-day conference on beneficial ownership transparency in South Africa, taking place in Cape Town on 16 -17 May 2022. The event is hosted by the Department of Public Service and Administration, the Financial Intelligence Centre, Open Government Partnership, Corruption Watch, and Open Ownership.
Strengthening public integrity, part 2 – what can be done? 10th May 2022 in Corruption news, Feature /by Corruption Watch Rebuilding squandered public trust means being careful of which persons are elected to power, and punishing those who are caught in wrongdoing. This is the message from Strengthening public trust, a session recently held at the OECD’s 10th annual global anti-corruption and integrity forum.
Strengthening public integrity, part 1 – the importance of an ethical public service 10th May 2022 in Campaigns, Corruption news, Feature, Our work /by Corruption Watch Public integrity means doing what is right for the economy and society. Political leaders are essential to public integrity because they set the tone for all levels under them – but time and time again they have shown that they cannot be trusted to lead with integrity. The OECD’s 10th annual global anti-corruption and integrity forum set out to address this issue, among others.
Lifestyle audits now mandatory for all national, provincial depts 9th May 2022 in Corruption news, Feature /by Corruption Watch The South African public has waited for a long time for the oft-promised lifestyle audit programme to kick in across all government spheres. This is finally a reality, with the announcement in March 2022 by Public Service and Administration minister Ayanda Dlodlo that lifestyle audits are compulsory for all national and provincial departments, as of 1 April.
New company ownership regulation a step in right direction 6th May 2022 in Opinions, Feature /by Corruption Watch For too long, it has been easy to use layers of fake companies to hide illicit funds in the financial system, write Corruption Watch’s Mashudu Masutha, and Open Ownership’s Karabo Rajuili. Is the Financial Action Task Force’s new recommendation on beneficial ownership transparency enough to make a difference?
The legacy of Corruption Watch and the challenges ahead 6th May 2022 in Opinions, Feature /by Corruption Watch Corruption Watch has achieved much in the first decade of its existence, but there is more work still to be done, writes the organisation’s acting chairperson Mzukisi Qobo. The continuing fight against corruption will require collaboration across civil society, the business community, and state agencies that are tasked with checking corruption.
How to protect yourself as a whistle-blower 4th May 2022 in Raising awareness, Corruption news, Whistleblowers, News, Feature /by Corruption Watch Whistleblowers expose unlawful or immoral activities conducted by people, organisations, corporations or governments. Too often, they risk their own safety to bring human rights abusers to account and to achieve justice for the abused.
World Press Freedom Day a time to reflect on safety of journalists 3rd May 2022 in Corruption news, News, Feature, Our work /by Corruption Watch Today, 3 May, is World Press Freedom Day. We may not all like or even tolerate the media, but a free press is a vital component of any strong democracy because it holds power to account, fights for the truth, and informs voters so they can make their mark with authority.