Entries by Corruption Watch

ConCourt holds Sassa accountable for second CPS contract extension

30 August 2018 in , , , /by

The Constitutional Court today ordered the South African Social Security Agency and its former acting CEO Pearl Bhengu, in her official capacity, to pay costs – including that of an advocate and two counsel – for the agency’s urgent March 2018 application to extend the controversial contract with Cash Paymaster Services. Sassa wanted an extension, which was granted, to an already existing extension – but as the urgency was self-created, the ConCourt ruled today, the applicants were liable for costs.

Zondo Commission – week 1 overview

27 August 2018 in , /by

Former deputy finance minister Mcebisi Jonas dropped a bombshell last week in testimony at the Zondo Commission into state capture. He revealed that not only had the Gupta brothers offered him R600-million to become the next finance minister and carry out their agenda from the inside, but that he had been threatened with his life if he told anyone of the meeting at which the offer was made.

Zondo Commission into state capture gets off the ground

20 August 2018 in , , , /by

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture, Corruption and Fraud in the Public Sector including Organs of State, known as the Zondo Commission, commences its hearings today. The commission will be investigating matters such the Gupta family’s attempt to bribe former deputy finance minister Mcebisi Jonas in order to gain control of the National Treasury, their offer of a cabinet position to former ANC MP Vytjie Mentor, and possible violations of the Executive Ethics Code by former president Jacob Zuma.

Holding power to account in the school governing body

15 August 2018 in , , , , /by

Corruption Watch recently welcomed to our offices a newly-elected SGB member, who was looking for guidance and support. He went off, enlightened and empowered, and returned to us some weeks later, this time to report abuse of power. Because he took it upon himself to learn about his role and responsibilities as an SGB member, he was in a position to hold school leadership accountable for questionable behaviour.

CW celebrates today’s ConCourt ruling on Abrahams’ appointment

13 August 2018 in , , /by

Corruption Watch celebrates today’s ruling in the Constitutional Court that invalidates former president Jacob Zuma’s appointment of Shaun Abrahams as the national director of public prosecutions. This judgment arises out of an application by CW, together with Freedom Under Law and the Council for Advancement of the South African Constitution, in August 2015, to review and set aside the R17.3-million settlement agreement with former NDPP Adv Mxolisi Nxasana and declare his removal from office invalid.