Entries by Corruption Watch

Stricter adherence to PAIA will rebuild public trust

In these times of Covid-19, economic stress and distrust of government, writes economist Larry Kirsch, leaders should be looking for positive new ways to put transparency and accountability at the top of their agenda. In South Africa, one of those avenues could be the rigorous enforcement of and adherence to the Promotion of Access to Information Act, the proper use of which is an effective antidote to entrenched corruption.

CW: swoop on corrupt officials in VBS scandal to be applauded

The second wave of VBS arrests represents an important step towards holding accountable those responsible for the blatant looting of resources intended for the provision of basic services, says Corruption Watch. The organisation emphasises that, together with the Steinhoff scandal, the actions of implicated persons should be thoroughly investigated and guilty parties brought to book.