Suspected license crook walks free
A former licensing station chief, accused of masterminding a fake license racket, has been acquitted in the Eshowe Regional Court, along with some of those who were alleged to be […]
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World Cup’s corruption blemish
By Valencia Talane It takes a lot for a country to convince the Federation of International Football Associations (Fifa) of its ability to host a world cup tournament. From the […]
Corruption reports increase in 2014
Corruption Watch has undertaken a number of activities in the first part of the year to further encourage the public to join the fight against corruption. The response has been […]
Corruption endangers road users
Road safety organisation Arrive Alive, in a recently published online report, discussed crimes that affect road users, as well as the quality of South Africa’s roads. These crimes include corruption. […]
The rot of corruption feeds on impunity of the powerful
by David Lewis The considerable advances since 1994 notwithstanding, South Africa is still confronted with huge challenges. Poverty, inequality and unemployment leap out. Public education and health systems are severely […]
Youth believe corruption threatens their employment prospects, survey reveals
A Corruption Watch survey conducted via Mxit and online reveals that youth identify corruption as one of the limiting factors that negatively affect their employment opportunities and access to basic […]
Wads of cash place legal onus on seller
Dear Corruption Watch, I was recently in a jewellery store when a customer walked in, selected a number of valuable pieces, took wads of cash from his briefcase, paid for […]
Corruption steals from youth’s future prospects
By Valencia Talane Employment prospects of many young people across the country are hampered by corruption and they do not access all the necessary basic services they need because of […]
SA youth, take your place!
Our Youth Month coverage kicks off with a rousing call to arms by Sbusiso Leope – better known as DJ Sbu – as he encourages the young people of South […]