The Seriti Commission’s unbelievable findings – that it could find no evidence of corruption in the controversial arms deal – should be set aside by a court as a matter of principle, write Corruption Watch’s Tara Davis and Deborah Mutemwa-Tumbo. The organisation, with the Right2Know Campaign, is challenging the findings of the Seriti Commission and has approached the High Court for relief.
Corruption Watch’s new report, Corruption in Uniform, released today, looks at the alarming levels of corruption in policing in South Africa. Our whistle-blowers have fingered detectives and investigating officers as the most frequent perpetrators – they are frequently aided by other colleagues. Station commanders, captains, constables, sergeants and warrant officers are also implicated.
Corruption is playing a significant role in the increasing spread of heroin abuse throughout South Africa. In this two-part series, inspired by a recent policy brief written for Enact, we look at the situation, the players, the victims, and what can be done.
Corruption Watch and Right2Know are in court on 11 and 12 June, challenging the findings of the Seriti Commission, which was tasked with inquiring about allegations of corruption in the arms deal. This FAQ, drafted by Corruption Watch, sets out the basis for challenging the commission, and other background facts related to commissions of inquiry.
Corruption Watch and Right2Know are in court on 11 and 12 June, challenging the findings of the Seriti Commission, which was tasked with inquiring about allegations of corruption in the arms deal. This FAQ, drafted by historian and journalist Paul Holden, sets out some of the key issues related to the arms deal challenge by the two organisations.
The application of Corruption Watch and Right2Know to review and set aside the findings of the Seriti Commission finally comes to court on 11 and 12 June. The application will ensure that those implicated in corrupt arms deal activities will no longer be able to claim that they were exonerated by the commission, and may even be required to have their own day in court to face the legal consequences of their actions.
Join Corruption Watch’s Wheels of Change cycling team for the 2019 Telkom 947 Cycle Challenge in November! Your participation as a CW team member will help us to keep our feet on the pedals in the fight against corruption in South Africa.
Tax havens across the world are not only convenient resources for those wishing to avoid paying tax in their own countries, but they have also severely damaged the global tax system and helped crooks to line their pockets with money that should be used for development. This is highlighted in a new study on tax havens, released at the end of May by the Tax Justice Network.
The Fragile States Index considers factors such as rule of law, service delivery, protection of residents, schisms between groups in society, and level of confidence in state institutions and processes. South Africa did not fare as well as some of its African neighbours, although it did improve from last year’s situation, and there is certainly a sense that it could have been worse.
Visit our GivenGain R20 for Change page and help us demand transparency in our systems, accountability in our leaders, and better empowerment and protection of whistle-blowers. By donating R20 a month, you’ll be supporting our work with communities across the country, helping them to know and access their rights and reduce the corruption that robs people of resources intended for their benefit.