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Zondo calls for public appointment process for future Sars heads

31 January 2022 in Corruption news, Feature, Our work /by Corruption Watch

Acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has found that the South African Revenue Service (Sars) was systemically and deliberately weakened, chiefly through the restructuring of its institutional capacity, strategic appointments and dismissals of key individuals, and a pervasive culture of fear and bullying. This was achieved by collusion between former president Jacob Zuma, former Sars commissioner Tom Moyane, and consulting firm Bain & Co.

ZEPs: the corruption threat lurking on the horizon

27 January 2022 in Corruption news, Feature, Our work /by Corruption Watch

For many Zimbabwean nationals who are anxious over their next move in the wake of the decision by the Department of Home Affairs not to renew Zimbabwe exemption permits, an even more dangerous threat of corruption awaits as the countdown to the deadline to regularise their stay in South Africa begins.

CW marks 10th birthday with continued firm commitment to corruption fight

26 January 2022 in Corruption news, Whistle-blowers, Feature, Our work /by Corruption Watch

Corruption Watch marks the 10th anniversary of its launch today, and the organisation is making it clear that it has no intention of slowing down. “The fact that CW’s cause and approach is as relevant today as it was 10 years ago is testament to conflicting circumstances,” says our new executive director Karam Singh.

PSC commissioner vacancy: call for public input on shortlisted candidates

26 January 2022 in Corruption news, Feature /by Corruption Watch

The Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration invites members of the public to submit comments on the 16 shortlisted candidates put forward for the position of Public Service Commission commissioner. The closing date for comments is 11 February 2022.

2021 CPI: SA again fails to progress in anti-corruption efforts

25 January 2022 in Press releases, Feature, Our work /by Corruption Watch

This year’s Corruption Perception Index shows that 86% of countries have made little to no progress in the last 10 years. The global average remains unchanged at 43 for the 10th year in a row, and two-thirds of countries score below 50 – South Africa is one of them, with a score of 44, the same as last year.

Another year, another CPI – and it’s the same old story

24 January 2022 in Corruption news, Feature, Our work /by Corruption Watch

Overall, the 2021 Corruption Perceptions Index – released today by Transparency International – shows that control of corruption has stagnated or worsened in 86% of countries over the last decade. This situation is also true of South Africa.

The facilitators and followers in the state capture project: SAA

21 January 2022 in Corruption news, Feature, Our work /by Corruption Watch

Just like Eskom and Transnet, South African Airways irregularly spent millions of rands on the now-defunct New Age newspaper. Former acting CEO Vuyisile Kona approved a significant increased expenditure on a subscription to the publication, without a budget or any knowledge of the affordability, effectiveness and commercial value for the airline.

Whistle-blowers: they deserve better from us all

21 January 2022 in Opinions, Whistle-blowers, Feature, Our work /by Corruption Watch

In this article, taken from the foreword of Daring to Act, our recently-released report on perceptions of whistle-blowing in South Africa, former South African Airways treasurer Cynthia Stimpel reflects on her experience and suggests ways in which the private and public sectors can make life easier for their whistle-blowers.

MEDIA ADVISORY: 2021 Corruption Perception Index to be released on 25 January 2022

20 January 2022 in Press releases, Feature, Our work /by Corruption Watch

On Tuesday 25 January, Transparency International, the leading civil society organisation tackling corruption worldwide, releases its annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). For the first time in its 27-edition history, the CPI will offer a comprehensive look at a decade of corruption, revealing if the country has improved, regressed or stagnated over the last 10 years.

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