Entries by Corruption Watch

Combating corruption is key to creating a sustainable path of future growth for SA

10 December 2021 in , /by

Corruption is seen as presenting a significant challenge for the future growth of South African businesses, write Petrus Marais and Karam Singh, with 55% of executives (according to the FTI Resilience Barometer SA report) believing that it will increase from its already unacceptably high levels. But the current political climate provides a unique opportunity to reinvigorate the country’s fight against corruption and set it back on a path of growth.

New CW perceptions survey, released on IACD, unpacks whistle-blower role

9 December 2021 in , , , /by

In a report released on International Anti-Corruption Day, titled Daring to Act, Corruption Watch unveils the findings of an online perceptions survey towards whistle-blowing in South Africa. The survey explores the public’s trust in institutions, awareness of existing whistle-blowing and reporting channels, and views on suggested improvements to systems that would promote a safe environment for whistle-blowing.

CW releases whistle-blower perceptions report for IACD, lauds corruption busters

8 December 2021 in , , , , , /by

Dare to Act, a new report released by Corruption Watch on this International Anti-Corruption Day 2021, probes public perceptions on whistle-blowing in South Africa. We found that respondents are willing to blow the whistle on corruption should they experience it, but don’t trust the government or law enforcement agencies to protect them.

AG report records improvement, but flags accountability shortfalls

8 December 2021 in , /by

As if last year’s irregular expenditure of R109-billion by provincial and national departments wasn’t bad enough, this year the figure rose to R166-billion. Presenting the 2020/21 Public Finance Management Act audit outcomes report, auditor-general Tsakani Maluleke today revealed that although there was again improvement in audit outcomes, the irregular spending and lack of accountability continue to hold the country back.

Fraser bid to cross-examine SSA witnesses fails

1 December 2021 in , /by

Former State Security Agency (SSA) director-general Arthur Fraser will not be cross-examining any of the witnesses who implicated him in state capture earlier this year. The chairperson of the state capture commission, acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo on Wednesday dismissed an application by Fraser to cross-examine a number of witnesses in the intelligence stream of evidence.