Leading by example in the fight against corruption
By Valencia Talane Parts one and two of our new series have highlighted different aspects of being a whistleblower. In part three, we read about a man who is helping to show […]
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A perfect example of a revolutionary activist
By Valencia Talane In part one of our whistleblower series we got to know Cecilia Sililo-Tshishonga. In part two, we meet a man who was brave enough to stand up […]
Vote for your Hero and Zero of the Year
It’s that time of the year again, when we ask you to vote for your top zero or hero for 2013. Last year President Jacob Zuma topped the zero poll, […]
Hard times and discrimination for whistleblowers
By Valencia Talane People who blow the whistle on corruption should not expect a pat on the back, because it may never come. Rather, they should act from the heart, […]
Madonsela’s findings on Pule, Joemat-Pettersson
Public protector Thuli Madonsela released three finalised reports at a media briefing on Thursday 9 December. The reports gave details of investigations into irregular activities at the the Eastern Cape […]
Whistleblowers: ordinary people turned heroes
Today, 9 December, is International Anti-Corruption Day. The day aims to raise public awareness of corruption and what people can do to fight it. This year’s theme is Zero Corruption […]
Grant saga needs probe for clarity
Dear Corruption Watch, The saga about the awarding of the social grants contract has been going on for a while. There was recently a Constitutional Court judgment about it and Corruption […]
A life well lived
What more can be said about our hero of the week? Former president and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Nelson Mandela, who passed away peacefully at his home in Johannesburg on […]
Joemat-Pettersson, Pule unfit to lead
Following the findings of the public protector, Corruption Watch is calling for the removal of the minister of agriculture, forestry and fisheries, Tina Joemat-Pettersson and former minister of communication, Dina Pule, from public office. CW’s executive director, David Lewis said […]