Entries by Corruption Watch

Zondo report – SAA under Dudu Myeni was “the antithesis of accountability”

7 January 2022 in , , /by

Acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has determined, as shown in the first report of the commission of inquiry into state capture, that former South African Airways chairperson Dudu Myeni and her fellow board member and counterpart at the airline’s subsidiary SAA Technical, Yakhe Kwinana, oversaw a state-owned entity riddled with corruption during their terms, and fuelled a culture of bullying, fear and purging of executives who did not agree with their agenda.

First Zondo report enables civil society to keep up pressure for meaningful reform

6 January 2022 in , , /by

Corruption Watch welcomes the commitment to transparency in making the just-released Zondo commission report available to the public. The organisation also commended recommendations such as an independent anti-corruption agency and increased protection for whistle-blowers, but expressed reservations about the length of time that will no doubt ensue before any real action or consequences can be seen.

Eight years for errant CFO with series of local govt-related graft charges

14 December 2021 in , , , /by

Two senior officials at Nketoana Local Municipality have had their day in court. One, the former CFO of Nketoana, was sentenced to eight years in prison for money laundering and fraud. This sentence brings to an end a string of financial misdemeanours and hopping from one job to another without facing any significant consequences. The other, the current CFO, made his first appearance on fraud charges.

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.