Entries by Corruption Watch

Transparency a crucial element of anti-kleptocracy measures

Transparency, particularly in procurement, is key to any reform initiative the South African government might implement as part of its programme to deal with the effects of state capture, said Corruption Watch’s executive director Karam Singh. He was speaking at the 20th International Anti-Corruption Conference, which took place from 6-10 December 2022 in the US.

The Washington Declaration from the 20th IACC

The 20th International Anti-Corruption Conference took place from 6-10 December 2022 in Washington DC. After around 90 sessions, hours of deliberations, and much discussion, participants had come up with a number of anti-corruption focus areas, and resolved to unite in solidarity against corruption. This resolve was published on 12 December as the Washington Declaration. Read it here.

Early 2023 commencement for balance of General Laws amendment act

The remainder of the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Act will commence on 1 April 2023, except for two sections. The first instalment took force on 31 December 2022. The act was hastily developed in response to South Africa’s potential unwelcome appearance on the Financial Action Task Force’s grey list of countries under increased monitoring, as a result of deficiencies in its anti-money laundering legislation..