Entries by Corruption Watch

No more ignoring the AG’s recommendations

18th April 2019 in , /by

The recently enacted Public Audit Amendment Act and its Material Irregularity Regulations – which give the Auditor-General extended powers – will only be able to strengthen the accountability and transparency chain to an extent, writes Christine Botha of the Centre for Constitutional Rights. For the Auditor-General’s recommendations to be effectively implemented and enforced, our under-performing prosecuting authority and investigative bodies must also come to the party.

Latest CW report highlights erosion of democracy

10th April 2019 in , , , /by

Corruption Watch’s 2018 corruption report, released today, reflects the impact of corruption on the lives of ordinary people, who suffer the most as it strips them of human dignity and access to basic human rights. Titled Upholding Democracy, the report also signals the role of civil society and members of the public alike in exposing corruption and holding leaders to account during 2018.

Applications for special votes now open

4th April 2019 in , /by

The Independent Electoral Commission has opened its two-week window for applications for special votes in the 2019 national and provincial elections. Applications for special votes may be submitted between 4 and 18 April, and this only applies to votes cast in South Africa. Find out how to go about it.

CW and CASAC call for review of candidate lists

2nd April 2019 in , , , /by

Corruption Watch and the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution have called for political parties to remove all ethically challenged individuals – not only those who have been convicted in a court – from candidature for elected political office. The organisations have also demanded that the relevant legislation be amended so as to raise the bar on acceptable candidature for political office.

Agrizzi’s little black book of bribes

29th March 2019 in , /by

Former Bosasa COO Angelo Agrizzi, currently testifying for a second time before the Zondo Commission into state capture, kept a running tally of names of government officials who were bribed over the years. These records will no doubt be tested under cross-examination, writes Kyle Cowan, although there has only been one application this far.