Entries by Corruption Watch

Gauteng govt depts need better ethics management

19 March 2018 in , /by

The Public Service Commission’s ‘State of the Public Service in the Gauteng Province’ report reveals that the province is well on its way to keeping a clean administration, but several of its key departments have to take matters relating to corruption and ethics more seriously than is the case currently. The PSC called on the provincial administration to tackle concerns such as irregular appointments, conflict of interest and lack of transparency with respect to making regular performance reports available to the public.

CW to push for Makwakwa, Moyane prosecution

15 March 2018 in , , , /by

Corruption Watch will continue its efforts to ensure that both Jonas Makwakwa and Sars commissioner Tom Moyane are prosecuted. The organisation has written to the National Prosecuting Authority asking for reasons for their decision not to prosecute Moyane, and for a certificate nolle prosequi to be issued – which will enable the organisation to mount a private criminal prosecution against the offenders.

eKurhuleni municipal mismanagement exposed

13 March 2018 in , /by

When municipalities neglect to follow procurement processes, the end result is a large sum of irregular expenditure, meaning that it does not conform to any applicable legislation or regulations. A recent Corruption Watch investigation into the eKurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality revealed continuous mismanagement of funds.

Public protector Mkhwebane under fire

9 March 2018 in , /by

Embattled Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has received heavy criticism over her investigation report into the Vrede dairy farm scandal – and was asked to account to parliament for her seemingly incomplete report. Her unconvincing appearance before the parliamentary portfolio committee on justice prompted Corruption Watch to finally call for her resignation.

Innocence Betrayed – a FunDza/CW youth story

9 March 2018 in , , , /by

Together with the FunDza Literacy Trust, we now publish our fifth youth-targeted story, Innocence Betrayed, a story about abuse of power and how sometimes people in authority are (wrongly) seen to be untouchable.

Since her mother died, Zinhle has had to be the adult in her house. She is struggling to cope, so when a teacher offers her work to help pay the bills she jumps at the chance, little knowing what she is getting herself into…