Construction collusion still being uncovered
The construction collusion scandal is far from over – of the 15 firms involved in the world cup tender rigging saga, three have been implicated in another rigged project involving roadwork.
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The construction collusion scandal is far from over – of the 15 firms involved in the world cup tender rigging saga, three have been implicated in another rigged project involving roadwork.
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As the public protector prepares to hand over the reins to her successor later this year, we asked her staff what qualities, values and characteristics they would like to see in their new boss.
If the Sona’s assurances are anything to go by, President Jacob Zuma’s administration will always make provision for reactionary measures in dealing with corruption, while the root cause of it and lack of leadership in its combating remain unchallenged.
A subdued President Jacob Zuma delivered his State of the Nation address last night, and while he mentioned issues of cost-cutting and wasteful expenditure, the word “corruption” was not mentioned once.
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Corruption Watch’s new Bua Mzansi campaign is not looking for a public protector replacement, and will not support any particular candidate, but is rather raising awareness of the public’s right to participate in the recruitment process which is soon to get under way.
Corruption Watch has been granted leave to intervene as amicus curiae or a friend of the court in the EFF and DA’s application to enforce the public protector’s findings in […]
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