Scopa takes Eskom to task for corruption, mismanagement 19th November 2019 in Corruption news, Feature /by Corruption Watch Parliament’s Scopa is on Eskom’s case. The public accounts committee recently concluded site visits to Kusile and Medupi power stations and has committed itself to closely monitoring Eskom and to rooting out corruption.
Crippling mining deals threaten health, livelihoods 15th November 2019 in Corruption news, News, Feature, Our work /by Corruption Watch Many residents of Ndakeni village in Mbizana, Eastern Cape, believe that the N2 Wild Coast road upgrade project is being pushed through by local government officials, mine owners and Sanral to provide quicker routes to transport the titanium that they want to mine at Xolobeni.
Is transparency in mining languishing? 14th November 2019 in Corruption news, News, Opinions, Feature /by Corruption Watch Corruption Watch legal researcher Mashudu Masutha asks why there is a lack of transparency in the mining sector. She argues that lack of transparency could pose a threat to sustainability within the mining sector, as could an increase in human rights violations.
CPS takes battle over Sassa millions to ConCourt 8th November 2019 in Corruption news, Press releases, News, Press, Feature, Our work /by Corruption Watch CPS appealed the high court ruling, which was then upheld by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) which held that the initial contract provided for the re-registration of beneficiaries of social grants in 2014. The SCA ruling was delivered at the end of September this year.
“We need to know who funds which party” 8th November 2019 in Corruption news, News, Feature /by Corruption Watch A panel discussion on political party funding was hosted at the Constitution Hill on Wednesday, 06 November 2019. The aim of the discussion was to engage the public on the importance of transparency and accountability.
Police corruption an ongoing problem 6th November 2019 in Campaigns, Corruption news, News, Feature, Our work /by Corruption Watch Corruption in the police service continues to engulf South African communities. Despite a CW report, released in mid-June, showing high levels of police corruption as reported to us by whistle-blowers, the police service has not responded to our queries about what is being done to address the issues.
Media advisory: Critical reflections on Baloyi report 31st October 2019 in Raising awareness, Press releases, Feature, Our work /by Corruption Watch On 1 November 2019 Corruption Watch will be hosting a multi-stakeholder roundtable discussion on the long-awaited report of the Baloyi Commission of Enquiry into the Bakgatla ba Kgafela chieftaincy and financial corruption. The report focuses on the concerning levels of maladministration and mismanagement of funds.
Profiles: shortlisted candidates for deputy public protector 30th October 2019 in Campaigns, Raising awareness, Corruption news, Feature, Our work /by Corruption Watch Eight of the original 26 applicants for the post of deputy public protector have been shortlisted, and will be interviewed on 12 and 13 November. The interviews will be streamed live on Parliament’s YouTube channel.
TI: time for FATF to review standards, guidance docs 29th October 2019 in Corruption news, Feature /by Corruption Watch A new report on beneficial ownership, released by Transparency International, recommends that the Financial Action Task Force review its standards and guidance documents, and provide more detailed recommendations on what is necessary to ensure competent authorities have access to reliable and accurate information on beneficial ownership in a timely manner.
