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OPINIONS

Wanted: a SONA that hits all the right notes

By Karam SinghFirst published on News24 One of the things I always listen for in the SONA is a strong statement up front saying that to build better lives for our people, grow the economy, make communities safer, and address load shedding – we must make significant strides in defeating corruption. But what tends to Read more >

CW VOICES

Are the ANC corruption watchdog’s new teeth sharp enough?

By Moepeng Valencia Talane – CW Voices “The ANC has completed its consolidation of the framework on the integrity commission, thus paving the way for accelerated and beyond-reproach implementation of processes to uphold the integrity of the organisation.” ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula said this at the press briefing that followed the ANC NEC meeting in Read more >

CORRUPTION NEWS

Sona 2024: a historic opportunity to set our country on a new course

By Institute for Economic Justice and 15 other organisationsFirst published on Daily Maverick Dear Mr President, 2024 is a watershed moment for South Africa. This year will mark the 30th anniversary of South Africa’s constitutional democracy and the seventh time South African citizens will exercise their democratic rights in a general election. As you finalise Read more >

CORRUPTION NEWS

Make your voice count in govt – comments wanted, deadlines near

One of Parliament’s primary oversight functions relates to law-making – this encompasses passing new laws, amending existing laws, and repealing or abolishing old laws. This function is guided by the Constitution of South Africa, which governs and applies to all law and conduct within South Africa. Part of that function includes soliciting comments from members Read more >

CORRUPTION NEWS

How to make a submission to Parliament – step by step

Source: Parliament of South Africa The South African Constitution makes provision for public involvement in lawmaking, oversight, and other processes of Parliament. South Africa’s democratic system not only provides for citizens to elect their representatives, but also allows citizens to have a say in matters that affect them. One of the ways that the public Read more >

CORRUPTION NEWS

AmaBhungane: Steinhoff’s dogged battle to keep its secrets

By Caroline JamesFirst published on Daily Maverick We all know the story of Steinhoff and Marcus Jooste. At least, we think we do.  What we do know has been uncovered by careful and thorough investigative journalism, but the majority of Jooste’s and the company’s secrets remain locked in a vault of confidentiality imposed by Steinhoff Read more >

CORRUPTION NEWS

2023 CPI: SA continues downward trajectory on corruption

Anti-corruption movement Transparency International (TI) today released the 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), which paints a bleak picture of South Africa’s progress. Dropping below the global average, the country has lost a further two points since last year on the leading global index measuring perceptions of public sector corruption around the world. Since Corruption Watch Read more >