Entries by Corruption Watch

UN General Assembly establishes day to reflect on transnational organised crime

9th April 2024 in , /by

It is unnecessary to turn to Hollywood movies on transnational organised crime – it no longer lives on the screen and in our imaginations but is a living threat to global economies, national and public safety and security, democracy, and human rights. Recognising this, the UN General Assembly recently established 15 November as a new commemorative day, the International Day for the Prevention of and Fight against All Forms of Transnational Organized Crime.

CW looks forward to a changed landscape 30 years into democracy

3rd April 2024 in , , , /by

More than 12 years since its inception, Corruption Watch (CW) has received over 46 900 complaints of alleged corruption, which have provided valuable insight and have helped to shape many of the organisation’s interventions and activities. CW’s 12th annual report, released today, highlights those interventions and activities which took place in 2023.

Why does South Africa not have a Magnitsky Act?

2nd April 2024 in , /by

South Africa is a country that struggles with sanctioning large-scale financial crime. A Magnitsky Act would help significantly in this regard, as it would allow the government to more effectively pursue and sanction those who abuse financial systems and human rights for their own illegal purposes – so why don’t we have one?

CW to release 2023 annual corruption report on 3 April

27th March 2024 in , , , /by

Corruption Watch (CW) will release its 12th annual corruption report, titled Changing the Landscape, on Wednesday 3 April 2024. In this election year, the message to South Africans, as outlined in CW chairperson Themba Maseko’s message, is to not remain passive, but to take the opportunity to demand accountability and help change the landscape in a country that is in dire need of relief from corruption and failing service delivery.

R14bn loss to MIs, but some positive strides being made

26th March 2024 in , /by

Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke briefed Parliament earlier in March on progress made in terms of material irregularities, saying there was some forward momentum and resolution although 82% of notices issued to entities had not yet seen action. The South African Post Office and the Department of Defence are under the spotlight at the moment for not taking steps to prevent the loss of public money and for buying equipment which was not being used, respectively.

Treasury releases Q2 report on local govt revenue and expenditure

22nd March 2024 in , /by

National Treasury’s local government revenue and expenditure report for Q2 of the 2023/24 financial year, released on 18 March 2023, reveals some interesting trends. Among other matters, the report shows a low spend on important conditional grants such as the Municipal Disaster Recovery Grant, with less than 13% of the budgeted amount spent over half the financial year.