Entries by Corruption Watch

Shortlisted candidates for the post of DPP announced

25 October 2019 in , , , , /by

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.

CW: corrections to letter published on our website

18 October 2019 in , /by

Corruption Watch wishes to apologise to three individuals whose names were mentioned in a letter published on our website. These individuals were dismissed but reinstated after the disciplinary findings against them were overturned, in a process which we did not know at the time. We regret any harm caused as a result of the publication of the letter and its accessibility on the Corruption Watch website between 7 August and 13 September 2019.

People’s Tribunal on State Capture: our voices must be heard

14 October 2019 in , , , , /by

The Civil Society Working Group on State Capture together with concerned South Africans hosted a people’s hearing at Constitution Hill on Saturday 12 October 2019, to highlight concerns around corruption, looting and crime which the Zondo commission on state capture will be asked to address. CW is one of 20 civil society organisations in the working group.