Entries by Corruption Watch

TI calls for stakeholder action in beneficial ownership appeal

4 January 2021 in , /by

From 2 to 4 June 2021, the first-ever UN General Assembly Special Session focused on corruption will take place in New York. Accordingly, Transparency International invites businesses, civil society organisations, academia, individuals, and other stakeholders to sign an appeal calling on session participants to commit to making publicly accessible beneficial ownership registers a global standard. The appeal closes on Friday, 8 January 2021.

Youth report reveals their vulnerability to corruption

9 December 2020 in , , /by

During the second half of 2020 we conducted a youth perceptions survey, which shows that youth are acutely vulnerable to corruption and in particular, women and gender non-conforming people. But this very vulnerability forces them into the role of perpetrator as well as victim, when they have to pay in money or with their bodies to obtain goods and services, avoid consequences, or advance in life.

Our future is at risk from corruption, say SA youth in CW report

9 December 2020 in , , , /by

Corruption Watch’s new report, Our Future is not for Sale, released today, highlights the devastating impact of corruption on the lives of young people in South Africa, and how their prospects have been affected by the pervasiveness of corruption in the country. Abuse of power and lack of opportunities have forced many young people to become not only victims but also perpetrators of corruption.

Community radio stations uncover deep wounds of corruption

8 December 2020 in , , /by

A recent partnership between Corruption Watch and community radio stations in Mpumalanga, the Eastern Cape and Gauteng, unearthed ubiquitous distrust and contempt for the government and police, writes Melody Emmett. It also highlighted the need for community stations to be properly resourced, especially with local government elections not far off, and the necessity to be able to make informed decisions.