Living under lockdown: 2020 AC (After Corona)
A young mother reveals the trials of trying to exercise in lockdown, with two small children.
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Entries by Corruption Watch
Corruption prisoners may be among those freed
Prisons across the world are a Covid-19 disaster waiting to happen. Many governments are starting to release inmates who qualify to be freed according to their particular set of requirements – but activists are worried that people convicted for corruption-related crimes may be among them.
Governance lessons from responses to Covid-19
The formulation and implementation of economic policy are too important to be left to state officials and market participants alone, and the Covid-19 crisis proves this point, writes David Lewis. If government had been listening to communities and their allies in civil society, they would have understood the potential severity of the food distribution crisis, and would not now be scrambling to address the situation.
Lockdown causes funding challenges for organisations
Organisations that rely on individual donations and funding are also economically impacted by the scourge of Covid-19. Regular suppliers are unavailable, and the greater than normal use of everyday consumables has put a strain on their budgets.
Keep fit and eat healthy during the lockdown
Professional footballer Lucky Mkhosana, originally from Zimbabwe and now resident in Florida, US, encourages people to stay fit during lockdown.
Government to tackle food parcel corruption
Media and social media reports have suggested that in some parts of the country people, including government officials – councillors in particular – have been accused of stealing food parcels.
Community realities during the lockdown
Residents of Soshanguve, Phalaborwa and KwaZulu-Natal, share their experiences during the national lockdown.
Is CPS trying to get out of repaying its R316m debt?
Corruption Watch is not impressed with what it refers to as “legal manoeuverings by CPS to avoid paying its debt to the fiscus”. The embattled grants distribution company’s parent Net1 has applied for supervision and business rescue, saying CPS is in financial difficulties as a result of its (unlawful) contract with Sassa coming to an end.
Government announces new measures to help struggling SA
Billions will be made available to help South Africa get back on its feet, said President Cyril Ramaphosa in an address to the nation on 21 April 2020.