The CW team, with Mining Affected Communities United in Action, held a three-day imbizo with residents of Allen Farm, Embabane, and Hattang. Most of the residents don’t enjoy the benefits of mining activities that take place in their communities.
Corruption Watch will release its 2019 annual report, titled The Writing is on the Wall, on 31 March. The report makes clear the devastating effects of corruption, particularly in key sectors such as health, policing, and mining.
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Certain claims made in Eskom’s statement of 19 March, titled Eskom board statement on allegations against the COO are inaccurate, says CW. The organisation issued a responding statement of clarity today.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, it’s important to have open and frank discussions about the vulnerabilities in our health systems that make them more susceptible to corruption, says Transparency International. During this time of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s more important than ever to ensure that public health and well-being comes before private interests.
Corruption Watch’s offices will close on 18 March 2020 and reopen on 14 April, as a precaution against the spread of the Covid-19 virus. We will continue to operate remotely in assisting our whistle-blowers and we ask you to remain vigilant during these uncertain times.
Freelance journalist Raymond Joseph has alleged that the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) has been involved in a fraud, nepotism and corruption scandal, which it was trying to hide from the public. The NLC has launched an investigation into the allegations.
Three South African multinationals are among the worst-performing companies in the 2019 Corporate Human Rights Benchmark. The survey is based on the UN’s Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights, with input from other industry and global standards on responsible business practices and human rights.
The North Gauteng High Court’s judgment which was handed down on Tuesday, 10 March 2020, saw Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s findings and remedial actions being dismissed.