SIU head Advocate Andy Mothibi said fighting corruption, which undermines the rule of law and sustainable development in communities, requires a concerted effort from both the public and private sectors. Mothibi said this during the 2019 anti-corruption event held at Unisa on 9 December.
For corporations that wish to build more effective, long-term approaches to tackle corruption, aligning them with human rights is a critical next step, writes Alison Taylor. 2020 looks to be the year that marks this meaningful merger.
A new report by the Environmental Investigation Agency reveals allegations that Tasila Lungu, daughter of Zambian president Edgar Lungu, and two ministers are involved in the illegal trade of protected mukula timber. Transparency International has called for a thorough investigation into these claims.
Solving the climate crisis is not impossible, says Transparency International on International Anti-Corruption Day. But it will only happen if we safeguard climate funds from corruption and make sure global climate policy serves the interests of all people and the planet, not just a few private concerns.
Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka’s nomination by parliament’s committee on justice and correctional services has been endorsed by the National Assembly recommendation has been endorsed by the National Assembly. President Cyril Ramaphosa will appoint Gcaleka to the post as the current DPP Advocate Kevin Malunga’s term ends on 9 December.
Corruption Watch yesterday launched a report titled Unearthing Corruption in the Land Sector, as part of an ongoing Transparency International project, Land Corruption in Africa. In this opinion piece, lad researcher Melusi Ncala expresses concern that the situation in South Africa is not being adequately addressed.
The report on the devastating effects of land corruption reviews the historical context of South Africa’s land reform policies and looks into the legislative framework that governs the space. It will also provide some insight into what the public has reported to the organisation over the years relating to corruption in this sector.
The Bill gives traditional leaders the right to enter into agreements on the use of land without the consent of the most affected groups – this effectively enables traditional leadership structures to dispossess people of their land without either their agreement or expropriation.
On Wednesday 27 November 2019 the parliamentary portfolio committee on justice and correctional services said it would recommend that the National Assembly resolve not to restore Nomgcobo Jiba and Lawrence Mrwebi to their previous high-level positions at the National Prosecuting Authority. President Cyril Ramaphosa suspended Jiba and Mrwebi in October 2018 and dismissed them in April 2019.
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