The fifth and final episode of Corruption Watch’s new five-part podcast series on climate governance, titled In the Still of Night, brings together voices heard throughout the series and postulates, as a conclusion, three actions that must be taken now. “This podcast series has taken us on a journey of learning and curiosity,” says narrator Read more >
Organisations across civil society led by Corruption Watch (CW) have called for the Department of Justice (DoJ) to consider extending the deadline for public comments for the Protected Disclosures Bill, 2026. The group notes serious gaps in the current version of the Bill and inadequate public awareness as its reasons. While there are important elements Read more >
The fourth episode of Corruption Watch’s new five-part podcast series on climate governance is now available. In this episode, the focus is on disaster management and the Disaster Management Act (DMA). “The DMA is the central piece of legislation for managing everything from technological accidents to national emergencies,” explains series narrator Melusi Ncala. “It is Read more >
The closure nearly four years ago of the mighty Komati power station, located in eMalahleni, Mpumalanga, stands out as an example of how not to handle the transition to cleaner energy. “As part of South Africa’s international commitment to reduce carbon emissions, Komati became the test case for the country’s transition to clean energy,” says Read more >
Climate Governance Integrity page Just transition. We hear this term bandied about a lot these days in connection with climate change. But what is it anyway, and what does it mean in practical terms for communities, policy makers, big industry, and the media, among others? What must be in place for the just transition to Read more >
In August 2025 Corruption Watch (CW) celebrated as the Constitutional Court handed down its judgment in the organisation’s challenge to the validity of the appointment of five commissioners to the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE). The court found unanimously in favour of the organisation’s application to have the appointment process, undertaken in 2022, declared invalid Read more >
Corruption Watch (CW) has been a keen participant in Transparency International’s (TI) Climate Governance Integrity (CGI) Programme, which has been running for more than 10 years. On a global basis, the CGI project was a people-centred initiative which aimed to ensure the transparent and accountable management of climate finance so it reaches the most vulnerable Read more >
Climate Governance Integrity page The scene: Riverlands settlement, Western Cape. The time: in the still of night. The sole inhabitant of the house in the humble community is trying to sleep – but is unexpectedly roused by the sound of a vehicle approaching, followed by urgent knocking on her door. The message is chilling: the Read more >
Corruption Watch (CW) today launched a new podcast series, In the Still of Night. The five-part narrative audio series is a component of CW’s participation in Transparency International’s (TI) Climate Governance Integrity (CGI) programme. The series explores South Africa’s climate governance architecture, its strengths and weaknesses, level of development, and the gaps that exist. It Read more >
