Corruption Perceptions Index launch: 27 January
Transparency International will release its 21st annual Corruption Perceptions Index on Wednesday, 27 January 2016.
Author Archive for: online.team
Entries by Corruption Watch
Guide to the Protection from Harassment Act
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.
Murky deals, exploited communities
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.
Remove the stain of corruption
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.
CW board member appointed to IAAF ethics commission
Our board member Kate O’Regan has been appointed to the ethics commission of the International Association of Athletics Federations. O’Regan is a former Constitutional Court judge who currently serves as an ad hoc judge of Namibia’s Supreme Court.
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.
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!