Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index shows that perceptions of corruption in SA are stable, and this is for the second consecutive year, says David Lewis. This is a glimmer of hope – but the only way to shift perceptions into a positive space is to tackle the rampant corruption that is robbing our country.
Transparency International’s authoritative Corruption Perceptions index 2015, released today, shows South Africa’s score of 44 on the index remains unchanged from 2014, while the rank has shifted favourably from 67th to 61st, indicating that perceptions around the extent of corruption in South Africa are stabilising somewhat.
South Africa’s score neither worsened nor improved in the 2015 Corruption Perceptions Index, released today by Transparency International. This is a sign that perceptions around the extent of corruption in the country are stabilising somewhat, said Corruption Watch.
For Wits students, the fight that started last year goes on. They claim that vice chancellors and government are colluding to stifle protests by bringing in private security – but despite recent incidents the two parties did reach agreement on certain issues last week.
South Africa’s risk for corruption in the defence and security sector remains high – the 2015 Government Defence Anti-Corruption Index, published by Transparency International, has identified weaknesses and made recommendations to address them.
Transparency International will release its 21st annual Corruption Perceptions Index on Wednesday, 27 January 2016.
The Protection from Harassment Act, which was signed into law in April 2013, offers a measure of protection against victimisation and harassment – these are major risks for whistleblowers.
Transparency International and Oxpeckers probe the questionable settlement of South Africa’s MalaMala land claim – the most expensive in the history of land claim deals, and one which sets a precedent for future land claims in the country.
Organisations should understand that bribery and corruption remain constant threats to the growth and sustainability of their businesses, writes Stephen Powell of ENSAfrica. It is imperative that anti-bribery controls and procedures are in good working order.
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