Entries by Corruption Watch

Tax havens a huge threat to global corporate tax system

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.

Fragile States Index 2019 – SA in the warning zone

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.

Activists protest against Prasa corruption

The ink is barely dry on voters’ thumbnails, and already the electorate is demanding accountability – as it rightfully should. On Wednesday 22 May, activists protested outside Parliament as MPs were being sworn in, to “remember all those that lost their lives due to corruption and maladministration in government”.