Entries by Corruption Watch

DPSA, Treasury on the hunt for ghost workers

30th May 2025 in , /by

The Department of Public Service and Administration appeared before Parliament this week to brief the Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration on steps it is taking to clean up the pervasive problem of ghost workers on the government payroll. The department will work with National Treasury in this endeavour, and will continue to guide departments and government entities to improve public service ethics and integrity, and fight corruption.

Illegal wildlife crime is, at its heart, an economic crime, says WWF-UK

19th May 2025 in , /by

South Africa’s immense natural resources make it an attractive target for IWT and other forms of organised crime. A new report, titled Dissecting the Environmental-Financial Crime Nexus: A Spotlight on the Illegal Wildlife Trade, discusses the financial aspects of environmental crime, and contributing factors such as corruption and weak regulatory enforcement, in South Africa and elsewhere.