Targeting the corrupt ‘untouchables’
South Africa is experiencing an awakening of its civil society akin to the 1970s, when unions started to organise against an unjust political regime. This time it is against corruption […]
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Model flaunts JMPD bribery on Twitter
Our new zero is model and law student Sabina Essa who recently took to Twitter, openly flaunting that she broke the law and paid a bribe to a JMPD cop. […]
Tackling denial first step in dealing with JMPD corruption
By Lizette Lancaster and Gareth Newham It is now well recognised internationally that corruption is an occupational hazard facing all policing agencies. As far back as 1978 renowned policing […]
Bystander exposes metro cop brutality
Our new hero is Ivory Park hawker Thato Mokobe*, who filmed Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) cops beating up a local resident in April. This is the first time such […]
Corruption snapshot: 9 – 17 May
SA faces ‘failed state status’ over graft, warns SC South Africa is staring “failed state status” in the face and urgent steps are needed to address the scourge of corruption. […]
Report on Gauteng speaker expected in June
By Chantelle Benjamin The Gauteng ethics and privilege committee is expected to receive a report next month detailing allegations of a conflict of interest and misuse of public funds by […]
Has SA become a sunny place for shady people?
By Glenn Ashton The last few years has seen a steady procession of various shady characters from around the world paraded across our headlines and through our legal systems. So […]
Police probed for irregularities worth billions
By Chantelle Benjamin The South African Police Service (SAPS) is being probed by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) in at least five different areas for misuse of funds and supply […]
Sleek salesman has me worried
Dear Corruption Watch I run the sales division of a large company. I have been worried that one of my employees is just too successful. He's go-getting and energetic, so […]