Entries by Corruption Watch

Whistle-blower protection a focus of IACD

11 December 2018 in , , /by

Delegates at the official international anti-corruption day event, held in Tshwane on Monday, 10 December, discussed the role of whistle-blowers and witnesses in upholding democracy, and the seriousness of the need to protect them from victimisation. Other topics discussed included consequence management, as well as the media’s role in covering corruption. In addition, delegates were told of a newly rejuvenated anti-corruption task team process that enjoys political will and leadership for the first time in years.

IACD: trillions lost to corruption

10 December 2018 in , /by

Yesterday, 9 December, marked the annual International Anti-Corruption Day, set up by the UN to raise awareness of the devastating impact of corruption, and to look back on the year and assess progress in the fight to eradicate the scourge. Every year, trillions of dollars – equivalent to more than 5% of global GDP – are paid in bribes or stolen through corruption, the UN has reported.

Swift action needed on party funding bill

6 December 2018 in , , , /by

The Political Party Funding Bill should be signed into law as quickly as possible, writes Judith February, as a system of public disclosure has become the generally accepted way of limiting political corruption in countries around the world. Scandals in South Africa’s recent past have given significant impetus to the drive for transparency, regulation and clean governance, which are the principles underpinning the party funding bill.

G20 must implement its anti-corruption promises

3 December 2018 in , /by

The G20 has been urged – yet again – by civil society groups to finally implement the commitments it has made over the years to fight corruption. “We are tired of empty promises,” said Transparency International. “Implement your anti-corruption commitments now!” Speeches and documents are not enough, added the organisation – rather, genuine action is what the world needs to fight corruption.

Zondo Commission – week 15 overview

30 November 2018 in , /by

Explosive revelations into the belly of the ANC, captured ministers who relinquished their authority to private citizens, and a dramatic request for a recusal, made for a hectic week at the commission of inquiry into state capture. Witnesses included ANC veteran Cheryl Carolus, former minister of public service administration Ngoako Ramatlhodi, former GCIS head Mzwanele Manyi, and ANC national chairperson Gwede Mantashe.

CW wins $250K to launch police accountability project

29 November 2018 in , , , , , /by

Corruption Watch has been named one of the winners in the Google Impact Challenge South Africa, at an event held at Johannesburg, last night. Our project – Bua Mzansi: Know Your Police Station – seeks to hold the police service accountable and improve transparency, by bringing together the two key corruption-fighting ingredients of an active citizenry and effective law enforcement.

CW one of 4 Google Impact Challenge winners

29 November 2018 in , , , , , /by

Corruption Watch is one of four winners of the Google Impact Challenge South Africa, the first such initiative to take place in this country. The final event took place last night in Johannesburg and with Memeza Shout Crime Prevention, Gradesmatch and RLabs’ Zlto Digital Platform, we were chosen from 12 finalists to receive a prize that will help us build our Bua Mzansi – Know Your Police Station project. This interactive website and app will enhance public participation in policing, and increase transparency in the police service.