Entries by Corruption Watch

Parliament can help recruit top leaders for SAPS, Hawks

12 September 2017 in , , , , /by

Corruption Watch and the Institute for Security Studies are in Parliament today to ask for stricter criteria for recruitment of the SAPS national commissioner and head of the Hawks, two of the most important functions in a country with rising crime, violence and corruption. The two organisations will also place emphasis on the serial crises of top management in the SAPS and Hawks that is referred to in the National Development Plan of 2012.

How ordinary citizens can punish unethical conduct

12 September 2017 in , , , , /by

We need to come down hard on professionals in the private sector who show the middle finger to society’s values, writes David Lewis, our executive director. We will ask the US department of justice to investigate McKinsey’s conduct in SA, which we believe is in gross contravention of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. and we have submitted a complaint to the ombudsman of the International Finance Corporation, arguing that it failed to comply with its own ethical standards when investing in Net1.

Call for comment: Popi Act draft regulations

11 September 2017 in , /by

The Information Regulator has published draft regulations relating to the Protection of Personal Information Act, and is calling for the public to participate by commenting. comments will be accepted until 7 November 2017. The act impacts any person or organisation who holds any form of personal data, including Corruption Watch.

South African NGOs question IFC’s investment into Net1

7 September 2017 in , , /by

Corruption Watch, Black Sash and Equal Education have filed a complaint with the Compliance Advisor / Ombudsman of the International Finance Corporation, requesting that the ombud conduct a compliance appraisal and investigation into the circumstances of the IFC’s $107-million combined equity investment in Net1 UEPS Technologies Inc. and its subsidiary, Cash Paymaster Services (Pty) Ltd.

No place like home, but not for all South Africans

5 September 2017 in , /by

The homelessness found in South Africa’s impoverished communities can be alleviated in some respects were it not for the greed of those whom we have entrusted with power, writes Melusi Ncala. It is deeply concerning that in picking up the pieces of our dark history and building a new South Africa, there are those who seek to undermine the laws of the country, violating many of our people’s constitutional right to housing.

CW is amicus in EFF vs Speaker ConCourt case

4 September 2017 in , , , , /by

Corruption Watch will appear as amicus curiae on Tuesday, 5 September 2017, in the EFF’s Constitutional Court application inquiring into Parliament’s failure to hold President Jacob Zuma accountable. It contends that there is a duty imposed on Parliament to scrutinise the conduct of the president and to require him to account for his well-established violations of the Constitution.

Latest CW report shows more resistance to corruption

31 August 2017 in , , /by

The 2017 Analysis of Corruption Trends Report, released today by Corruption Watch, points to schools, local municipalities, the South African Police Service, licensing centres and traffic departments as the main areas where corruption occurs. However, the report also shows a positive trend of whistleblowing around the country and a greater willingness by the public to join the fight against corruption.

Gordhan on BBC HARDtalk: why believe the Guptas?

29 August 2017 in , /by

This podcast features Stephen Sackur of BBC HARDtalk interviewing former finance minister Pravin Gordhan. The two touch on the Guptas, Bell Pottinger, state capture, ANC party president hopefuls, threats against ethical people, and more. While he is not about to give up on the ANC, Gordhan says, there is a need for serious introspection.