Entries by Corruption Watch

Less-lethal police weapons, when abused, are deadly too

Any use of force by law enforcement officials must be in line with international human rights laws and principles, and with the right to an effective remedy. The C19 People’s Coalition, of which Corruption Part is part, has put together a series of infographics detailing the steps to be taken to document and report police abuse, as well as information on the legality and prescribed use of less-lethal weapons.

CW urges DMR minister to act on corruption allegations

Corruption Watch legal researcher Mashudu Masutha said the organisation’s corruption reporting channels are receiving numerous reports from mining-affected communities in different parts of the country. The reports allege serious offences, including interference and opacity from officials who are responsible for awarding of mining rights, prospecting licenses and permits – yet action from the Department of Mineral Resources is not forthcoming.

Covid millions lost to greed, carelessness, and mismanagement

The dead received almost half a million. Underage people got over R244 000. Sitting in prison? You can still claim, and get, your share of R170 000. Invalid ID number? No problem, you could be among those who received R30-million in total. These, and more, are some of the appalling findings of the Auditor-General of South Africa’s first special Covid-19 real-time audit. Download and read.

Are Zuma’s good old “andizi” days over?

With the Zondo commission of inquiry into state capture running out of time in which to complete its hearings and write a full report by 31 March 2021, proceedings have of late been held up by delaying tactics from numerous implicated persons who have been called to present their side of the story. Among them is former president Jacob Zuma, whose repeated assertions that he wishes to co-operate fully don’t match his actions.