Corruption affects the poorest of the poor
Last Wednesday, Corruption Watch and the University of Johannesburg (UJ) joined forces to raise awareness around corruption. A panel discussion centred on the topic “What can you do to fight […]
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Understanding Treasury’s tender blacklist
Are you witnessing corruption but don’t know what to do about it? Ask the team of Corruption Watch experts what to do by writing to: letters@businesstimes.co.za and mark your letter […]
You can run, but you can’t hide
At a media briefing in parliament last month, Public Works Minister Thulas Nxesi sent a stern warning to corrupt individuals: “You can run, but you can’t hide. If you […]
Unpacking SA’s education crisis – part five
In this, the fifth of our six-part series on the unfolding education crisis, we profile EduSolutions, its directors and those of its holding company. We examine the company’s historical relationship […]
African Access staff and their government links
Shaun Battleman, CEO of Access Solution and founder of EduSolutions, has described himself as an activist, teacher and entrepreneur. He is now the head of a multibillion-rand empire that ranges […]
Cosatu members sign pledge
About 200 union members took a firm stand against corruption by signing Corruption Watch’s pledge during Cosatu’s 11th National Congress, held at Gallagher Estate last week. The four-day […]
Thousands of reports logged since launch
As Corruption Watch heads into the final few months of the year, we thought we’d share with you some insights and information to give you a better idea of […]
Corruption Watch gets results
By Lorraine Louw Three days after launch, on 29 January, an anonymous whistleblower from the North West Education Department sent a tip off, rife with allegations of corruption and nepotism. […]
Getting paid in jail
The former mayor of Rustenburg, Matthew Wolmarans, may not find his prison cell as warm as his last office, but he is still bringing in a monthly salary of R35 […]