CORRUPTION NEWSSA again a lacklustre performer on 2019 CPI 23 Jan 2020, 7:01 The 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), released today by Transparency International (TI), does not bring any good news for South Africans weary of the never-ending looting, incompetence and malfeasance that have characterised the country in recent years. The darker the colour, the more corrupt the country is perceived to be. Using a scale of zero Read more >
CAMPAIGNS Take our police research survey and help us make a difference 22 Jan 2020, 14:06 In November 2018, Corruption Watch was one of four recipients of the Google Impact Challenge award – a nationwide competition aimed at improving inequality through innovation. Our innovation seeks to improve transparency and facilitate public involvement in the South African Police Service. We are now in the process of developing the product and we’re asking Read more >
CORRUPTION NEWS Doing business with corruption at border posts 20 Jan 2020, 9:07 By Sandra Sequeira First published on the International Growth Centre website When we think about the costs for the developing world to engage in international trade, what often comes to mind are the cost of tariffs, transport and non-tariff barriers, usually in the form of stringent regulatory requirements that the products they are trying to Read more >
CORRUPTION NEWS Has Mthimkhulu paid back Prasa millions? 17 Jan 2020, 9:56 By Thato Mahlangu It is unclear if a former employee of the troubled state-owned Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa), who was ordered to back millions by a high court last year after forging his university qualifications, has done so. Fake Prasa Dr Daniel Mthimkhulu loses bid for leave to appeal R5.7m judgment https://t.co/shZz0YPAbX Read more >
CORRUPTION NEWS Robben Island prisoners’ organisation cries foul 13 Jan 2020, 11:00 • An ariel view of the Robben Island. Image: Supplied. By Thato Mahlangu Allegations of corruption and poor governance levelled against management of the Robben Island Museum (RIM) board have been dismissed by its acting chairperson Khensani Maluleke. According to Maluleke and chairperson of the Ex-Robben Island Political Prisoners Association (EPPA) Stan Motimele, claims made by Read more >
CORRUPTION NEWS FCPA successes still few and far between in SA 09 Jan 2020, 10:36 South Africa is one of numerous countries listed on an interactive online map of cases brought against and penalties paid by companies in Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) cases. The FCPA is a US law that prohibits companies from securing or retaining business abroad by means of bribery. The map, titled Where the Bribes Are, Read more >
CORRUPTION NEWS We owe future generations a corruption-free society 06 Jan 2020, 14:21 • Public Service and Administration minister Senzo Mchunu signing the anti-corruption pledge at Unisa during the recent International Anti-Corruption Day activities. Photo: @UNinSouthAfrica. By Thato Mahlangu During the recent International Anti-Corruption Day activities, held on 9 December at the University of South Africa (Unisa), heads of law enforcement and anti-corruption organisations vowed to continue to Read more >
CORRUPTION NEWS Anti-corruption, human rights efforts will converge in 2020 06 Jan 2020, 8:01 By Alison Taylor First published on the FCPA Blog In considering external operating risk, it has long been clear that corruption and negative human rights impacts correlate keenly. Underpaid doctors who require bribes before they will admit your child to a hospital immediately undermine your right to health. When an earthquake collapses buildings and causes Read more >
CORRUPTION NEWS TI: investigate Zambia’s corrupt mukula cartel 11 Dec 2019, 8:42 Image: PGZambia.com Issued by Transparency International Secretariat Following reports that the President of Zambia, his daughter and several high-ranking politicians are allegedly involved in the illicit trade in mukula wood, Transparency International calls for all competent authorities in Zambia to fully investigate the allegations and prosecute wrongdoing regardless of the rank or status of the Read more >
