Entries by Corruption Watch

Online registrations open, but elections may be postponed

20th July 2021 in , /by

UPDATE, 20 July 2021:
Former deputy chief justice Dikgang Moseneke has advisd the Independent Electoral Commission to postpone the upcoming local government elections, scheduled for 27 October this year. In a report released today, Moseneke has recommended that February 2022 be the new target, as only by then would 40% of the population be vaccinated and a herd immunity state be reached. The IEC, meanwhile, unveiled its online voter registration facility just days ago.

Failure of leadership has brought SA to the brink

19th July 2021 in , , /by

Corruption Watch demands swift consequences for those complicit in the rampant violence and looting of the past days, but also insists that the ANC immediately purge its ranks of those equally guilty of looting state resources. The organisation advocates for much more progressive and inclusive policies that take account of the dire circumstances under which people have been forced to live during recent times.

Join the Watcher’s Circle

15th July 2021 in /by

Like other non-profit organisations, Corruption Watch (CW) appreciates not only moral support but also financial support, and we’re endlessly grateful for the generosity of our donors. We have an exciting […]

Auditor-general: local government on the brink of collapse

7th July 2021 in , /by

Just over a quarter of municipalities are at a stage where they will not be able to meet their obligations – this is just one of the alarming situations described in the 2019/2020 local government audit report, released on 30 June by Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke. Moreover, half of the municipalities audited show indications of extreme financial strain. The only way to turn this around, said Maluleke, is for leaders to commit to implementing the solutions proposed by her office, tackle corruption, and enforce the relevant consequences for those responsible for wrongdoing.

No Digital Vibes feedback for Scopa yet, funding crisis looming for NPA

7th July 2021 in , /by

At a meeting yesterday, the parliamentary standing committee on public accounts raised the valid question of why National Treasury is quick to bail out the ailing South African Airways to the tune of billions, but seemingly does not attach the same importance to the funding of vital law enforcement agencies such as the National Prosecuting Authority and the Hawks.