In its annual report for 2015, released today, Corruption Watch highlights the power of public participation in the fight against corruption. Since we launched in January 2012, we’ve received more than 10 000 reports.
South Africa’s Public Protector, set up under chapter nine of the Constitution, is an independent, impartial institution that is meant to increase the accountability and responsibility of other branches of government. Find out more about this important office with our Bua Mzansi campaign.
Corruption in South African sport is widespread, writes Graeme Joffe in this impassioned piece, and the tone comes from the top – from leaders of sporting bodies, and the ministry.
Corruption Watch, with partner GIZ, held a procurement workshop in February for members of CESA, the consulting engineers association. The workshop sought to empower participants to monitor and oversee procurement processes in all areas in which they work, while protecting their rights.
It’s imperative for government and citizens to work together in tackling corruption and improving service delivery, writes David Lewis. Citizens must report corruption, and municipalities must keep people informed of how money is allocated to developmental projects.
The 2016 Global Economic Crime Survey, released on Tuesday by PricewaterhouseCoopers, shows that 69% of South African respondents experienced some form of economic crime in the last two years. This number is unchanged from the preceding survey released in 2014.
Our executive director David Lewis recently took part in a panel discussion at the Wits Business School, where the role of business in fighting corruption came under the spotlight, Other participants included Bonang Mohale, Dr Reuel Khoza, Isaac Shongwe, and Prof Adam Habib.
Our zero this week is Saru CEO Jurie Roux who, a KPMG forensic report has shown, manipulated the Stellenbosch University financial system to divert millions in unauthorised funding to the institution’s rugby club. The university has brought a civil suit against Roux for the money – he is challenging the charges.
Tighter running of SEOs, a smaller budget for provinces and municipalities to accommodate more money for emergency relief, higher education, and small business development, and some interesting tax measures – these and more were in Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s 2016 budget.