Global snapshots 8 January 2016
Some of the corruption scandals that made headline news in 2015; bribes linked to 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics; Nigeria arms procurement fraud; and more.
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Entries by Corruption Watch
When unethical behaviour is an instruction
For many, a new year brings new resolve to do the right thing and live a good life – but what if you are an employee and your boss orders you to do something unethical? There are several options, but the single most effective solution lies in ethical leadership, writes Cynthia Schoeman.
What can you do to fight corruption?
It’s a new year, and the fight against corruption goes on. It is tempting to feel discouraged, but if you thought you as an individual were powerless, think again! No matter who you are or where you work, there is something in our list of anti-corruption activities that you CAN do, starting today.
Revealed: our hero and zero for 2015!
Our hero for 2015 is Colonel Hansia Hansraj of the Goodwood police station, who successfully chased down former provincial police commissioner Arno Lamoer, and our zero for the year is police minister Nathi Nhleko. Our thanks to all who participated!
No Reconciliation with Corruption!
The Unite Against Corruption campaign confirms that the people’s gathering on Nelson Mandela Bridge is going ahead. We call upon all those affected by corruption to support the demand that #ZumaMustFall.
Survey: South Africans do bribe, but all is not lost
Resistance to bribery among South Africans who were asked for a bribe, is not as high as it should be, although only 20% of South Africans know someone who has paid a bribe, a new survey from the Ethics Institute of South Africa reveals.
Young leadership group asks ANC to recall Zuma
The Young African Leadership Initiative, a group of young leaders in various sectors of government, business and civil society, has asked the ANC to recall Zuma, saying he has “just delivered a worse life for all” with the sacking of the respected Nhlanhla Nene, former minister of finance.
Madonsela: youth can change the system
Young people have the power to change the system, end corruption, and bring back society’s integrity,” said Public Protector Thuli Madonsela, speaking at yesterday’s Youth Dialogue 2015, an event organised by Corruption Watch and Livity.
Vote out grand corruption on unmaskthecorrupt.org
Voting is now open for Transparency International’s worst case of grand corruption, as nominated by the public. Votes close on 9 February 2016. TI will then look at the cases that have received the most votes and will openly discuss with all how the corrupt should be punished.