From Jennifer Lawrence to Pope Francis and even Padmé Amidala, many have expressed their ideas about corruption and its devastating effects. Here are some notable examples to inspire you in your personal anti-corruption fight.
Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee on the Funding of Political Parties has invited comments from all stakeholders and interested parties, on the Political Party Funding Bill. Participants should send through their written submissions on the bill, or indicate if they would like to make an oral submission, from now until the closing date and time of 16h00 on 8 June 2018.
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.