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A report on corruption in the water sector to be released
Corruption Watch will be conducting a series of engagements with mining-affected communities in Dannhauser, Newcastle, from 3 to 5 March 2020.
BJC disappointed by Mboweni’s bleak budget
The Budget Justice Coalition is disappointed by the finance minister’s 2020 budget speech which was delivered on 26 February. The coalition described the speech as bleak, and expressed concerns that the 2020 budget proposals would serve to further undermine South Africa’s pro-poor agenda.
CW to engage mining-affected communities in KZN
Corruption Watch will be conducting a series of engagements with mining-affected communities in Dannhauser, Newcastle, from 3 to 5 March 2020.
Joint efforts are needed to fight wildlife crime
Primatologist Marilyn A. Norconk, emeritus professor at the Kent State University in Ohio, wrote an article for The Conversation last week to illustrate how people, including businesses, politicians and law enforcement agencies, can help end the illegal trade of such species.
Funds to fix crime and corruption
“Our economy has not grown at any meaningful rate for over a decade.” President Cyril Ramaphosa, delivering his third State of the Nation speech last night, acknowledged that economic growth has stalled and that the moment has come to confront the challenges head on. Read the full text of his speech.”
CSO coalition asks Zondo to probe private sector role in state capture
More than 20 civil society groups – including Corruption Watch – have submitted their recommendations to the Zondo commission on how to reform the state and private sector in the wake of state capture. The group cautions against turning to the private sector to find solutions, saying that “banks, law firms, consultancies and accountants sit at the heart of the economy which enables corruption”.
NGO to take NSFAS to court over irregular expenditure
Solidarity Helping Hand’s Study Fund Centre (SFC) is taking the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to court after allegations that the scheme erroneously paid billions to a student resurfaced this week.
SONA 2020: read the full text of Ramaphosa’s speech
“Our economy has not grown at any meaningful rate for over a decade.” President Cyril Ramaphosa, delivering his third State of the Nation speech last night, acknowledged that economic growth has stalled and that the moment has come to confront the challenges head on. Read the full text of his speech.