Media freedom in Southern Africa – part two
Southern Africa as a whole does not enjoy high levels of media freedom. However, in this region, there are moves afoot to address the problem – including the abolition of criminal defamation.
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Lifting the lid on media freedom in Southern Africa
Our new two-part series examines some of the ways that governments in Southern Africa attempt to muzzle investigative journalists. In part one, a trio of journalists who have been targeted share their individual experiences with us. Look out for part two, which looks at positive developments around this issue, tomorrow.
SA reputation tarnished by “brazen” Hitachi bribe
For anti-corruption laws to work, everybody has to play by the same rules, writes Martin Kenney. In the Hitachi case, the $19-millon fine is “laughable”, and the politicians involved should not view themselves as untouchable.
Even pensions can be scammed
Dear Corruption Watch, I receive a civil pension from the Government Employees Pension Fund. The GEPF is asking me to pay back about R32 000 of incorrectly calculated increments or they will start deducting it from my monthly pension. Is this a scam or corruption? What should I do?
Global snapshots: 09 October 2015
Fifa: Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini and Jerome Valcke suspended Fifa has provisionally suspended its president Sepp Blatter, secretary general Jerome Valcke and vice-president Michel Platini for 90 days. The punishments […]
SCA clarifies the legal effect of PP findings
From the blog of constitutional expert Pierre de Vos, a thorough analysis of the Supreme Court’s judgment on the public protector’s powers which, he says, is a “clever and elegant answer to a difficult legal problem.”
CW welcomes judgment on protector’s powers
Corruption Watch welcomes today’s Supreme Court of Appeal judgment in the matter between Hlaudi Motsoeneng and the Democratic Alliance, in which the public protector’s powers were found to be binding. The organisation works closely with the Office of the Public Protector in respect of investigations and the general sharing of information.
Teachers are the world’s heroes
A good teacher is a strong role model for future generations, one that may have an impact felt far beyond the classroom. Every day at Corruption Watch, we see teachers who expose corruption because they’re fed up with struggling to give their pupils a decent education – they, and all committed teachers around the world, are our heroes for the week.
MVC: Concourt party funding ruling a mere setback
It is crucial that civil society continues to exert pressure for legislation to disclose political party funding, says Judith February, campaign coordinator for My Vote Counts. Unless this happens, there will be no change – despite long-standing promises.