It is time for the Information Regulator to fulfil its duties to the residents of South Africa, says Odac, and the continued delays are unacceptable. The Regulator must start holding companies and organisations accountable to the Promotion of Access to Information Act and the Protection of Personal Information Act.
Corruption Watch has been informed by the National Prosecuting Authority that they are reviewing their decision not to prosecute Tom Moyane. Corruption Watch welcomed the filing of disciplinary charges against Moyane, the suspended commissioner of the South African Revenue Services, but we remain concerned at the apparent reluctance of the NPA to prosecute him.
Parliament’s constitutional review committee has been mandated to review section 25 of the Constitution, on land and property. The committee now invites written submissions from all stakeholders, to be handed in by Friday 15 June. The committee will also conduct public hearing around the country from June to August – find the schedule in our article.
Immigrant Zimbabwean parents are finding that some South African schools will not accept their children without a study permit from Home Affairs. But Home Affairs will not issue a study permit without proof of acceptance from a school, say the parents in this story from GroundUp.
South Africa achieved a ranking of 44 overall in this year’s Rule of Law index, compiled by the World Justice Project. The country dropped one position from the previous index, while its score was unchanged. In 2016 South Africa topped the regional table but was overtaken this year by Ghana.
This week, 7 – 11 May, is Open Government Week. During these five days countries belonging to the Open Government Partnership will focus on developing the culture and practice of transparency, participation and accountability both in public administrations and in society, under themes such as ‘Fighting corruption’, ‘Protecting civic space’, and ‘Ensuring gender equality’.
Corruption Watch board member and retired Constitutional Court judge Kate O’Regan will preside over the disciplinary inquiry into former Sars commissioner Tom Motane’s alleged misconduct and violation of his duties and responsibilities, The inquiry was announced last week by the Presidency.
Voting has opened for South Africa’s first Integrity Idol – but you only have until 18 May to vote! We have six outstanding public servants who embody the concept of integrity in their everyday working and personal lives – read about them, watch their video, be inspired by them, and vote for your favourite.
South Africa’s print media is not doing enough to equip people with the tools to understand and fight corruption, writes Vanessa Malila. By providing people with relevant information, it can assist them to participate in topics around public processes. This will ensure that citizens are informed enough to fulfil their roles as drivers of democracy, and to hold their government to account.