Entries by Corruption Watch

Corruption as an enabler of wildlife, forest and fisheries crime: part 3

27 July 2021 in , /by

In part 3 of our corruption in wildlife crime series, we discuss the convergence of wildlife crime and other crime, such as money laundering, drug or human trafficking, or fraud. Experts agree that to be effective, measures must include enhanced international co-operation, the involvement of all relevant enforcement agencies, the recognition of wildlife crime as a type of organised crime, and corruption and financial investigations to help recover the ill-gotten proceeds.

CW scrutinises Land Court bill, makes submission to Parliament

26 July 2021 in , , , /by

Corruption Watch has made a written submission on the Land Court bill of 2021, The organisation has focused on several vulnerabilities in the bill’s provisions, including no effective mechanisms that reduce the scope for corruption, and unclear indications as to how it will address existing systemic hurdles that make it difficult for land claimants to obtain land restitution. Download our submission for the full details.

Show us the receipts! CSOs demand accountability for state capture

23 July 2021 in , , /by

Following up on its statement released in October 2020, the Civil Society Working Group on State Capture again calls for law enforcement agencies to focus their attention on individuals and corporations who have either allegedly been complicit in state capture or might have information that can assist the state in challenging the state capture networks. The group has supplied a comprehensive list of such entities.

Online registrations open, but elections may be postponed

20 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

19 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

15 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 […]