Corruption Watch welcomes the newly announced R500bn stimulus and relief package, but urges government to put measures in place to mitigate and reduce opportunities of corruption during this time. The organisation also demands that government take swift action against those engaging in corrupt activities at the expense of the most vulnerable in our communities.
Our Facebook family shared their personal experiences regarding the national lockdown with us.
South Africans have been hit hard during the national lockdown, now in its fourth week – and local artists are no exception. CW spoke to some artists this week, the first of the two-week extended period, and they told us they don’t know what the future holds for them.
Residents of Chatsworth, in Durban, share their experiences during the national lockdown.
Soraya Ebrahim Kathrada, an elderly woman who lives with her husband in Vryheid, KZN.
A pensioner in Port Elizabeth.
Corruption Watch questions Eskom’s media statement of 15 April 2020 on the chief operating officer, Jan Oberholzer. Eskom claims that an investigation by a senior counsel exonerated the COO from allegations of dishonesty, corruption, conflict of interest and abuse of power – but this report was never shared with the whistle-blower who brought the grievance against Oberholzer. This is one of several questionable actions on Eskom’s part.
During the Covid-19 lockdown, when residents are dealing more closely with police, it’s important to know your rights! Our new series of Know Your Rights brochures provides clear guidance on how to recognise police corruption and abuse of power, and where to report these crimes. Each brochure spells out your rights, and advises on what to do and what not to do for the best outcome.
The launch today of the Gauteng Together initiative will create a province-wide network of community action networks or CANs able to work together and share learning experiences, resources and best practice methodology to address social and economic needs in communities during the Covid-19 crisis.
Visit our GivenGain R20 for Change page and help us demand transparency in our systems, accountability in our leaders, and better empowerment and protection of whistle-blowers. By donating R20 a month, you’ll be supporting our work with communities across the country, helping them to know and access their rights and reduce the corruption that robs people of resources intended for their benefit.