Corruption in the police service continues to engulf South African communities. Despite a CW report, released in mid-June, showing high levels of police corruption as reported to us by whistle-blowers, the police service has not responded to our queries about what is being done to address the issues.
On 1 November 2019 Corruption Watch will be hosting a multi-stakeholder roundtable discussion on the long-awaited report of the Baloyi Commission of Enquiry into the Bakgatla ba Kgafela chieftaincy and financial corruption. The report focuses on the concerning levels of maladministration and mismanagement of funds.
Eight of the original 26 applicants for the post of deputy public protector have been shortlisted, and will be interviewed on 12 and 13 November. The interviews will be streamed live on Parliament’s YouTube channel.
A new report on beneficial ownership, released by Transparency International, recommends that the Financial Action Task Force review its standards and guidance documents, and provide more detailed recommendations on what is necessary to ensure competent authorities have access to reliable and accurate information on beneficial ownership in a timely manner.
The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services announced on Thursday the eight shortlisted candidates who will be considered for the position of deputy public protector. The term of the incumbent, Kevin Malunga, ends in December. The interviews with the candidates will take place in November. CW made a submission on all 26 applicants to the committee, which welcomed the document and used it as a reference during the shortlisting process.
In an interview with CW ‘s Kavisha Pillay and Sabeehah Motala, outgoing deputy public protector Kevin Malunga reflected on his tenure and talked about the lack of urgency by the prosecuting authorities to act on cases linked to corruption.
“We welcome the High Court decision that denied Jiba’s application for reinstatement pending the review that she has initiated of the findings of the Mokgoro Commission, findings which constituted the basis of her dismissal by President Ramaphosa.”
Corruption Watch has made a submission to Parliament with information on the vetting of candidates for the upcoming deputy public protector position. The organisation has been involved in the appointment of Kevin Malunga’s successor and is presently running a campaign calling for transparency and merit-based appointments at this level.
Barbara Dale-Jones shines the spotlight on ongoing corruption and inhumane treatment at the Beit Bridge border post which has widely been reported on for years.
Dale-Jones runs two companies that focus on transforming systems and the people in them