Fiery debate in the Free State

By Valencia Talane Young people of today should not look at themselves as leaders of tomorrow, but actually as leaders of today who are shaping the future. David Lewis, Corruption Watch executive director, shared this message at a lively debate session that was the culmination of the Model Youth South Africa (MYSA) challenge. The event, Read more >

Youngsters have fun tackling corruption

By Valencia Talane It has been said on numerous occasions in the lead-up to this year’s national election that it is the youth vote that will draw the most attention of political parties. Their policies should appeal to young people who are thinking about the future of South Africa, more than anyone else. For an Read more >

Tembisa discussion draws residents

By Valencia Talane What good are anti-corruption laws if they do not protect those who blow the whistle on people who abuse public resources, and offer no visible punishment for those who are caught? This was the burning question at a debate co-hosted by Corruption Watch and Kaya FM in Tembisa on Wednesday. Presenter and Read more >

Is corruption a way of life?

Corruption is now a South African way of life – If we can’t accept that, how can we change it? This is the theme for the exciting, solutions-driven debate to be held in Tembisa, Ekurhuleni on Wednesday. The event is co-hosted by Corruption Watch and Kaya FM and John Perlman – the award winning Kaya presenter Read more >

Join us and celebrate whistleblowers

Corruption Watch, the Right 2 Know campaign (R2K), and other stakeholders will be shining the spotlight on the invaluable role of whistleblowers on Saturday 5 April. The organisations will be co-hosting a meeting in Soweto, which will feature real-life whistleblowers, including Mike and Cecilia Tshishonga, telling their stories and sharing their experiences about blowing the Read more >

Education challenges debated at Sabec 2014

Provincial education departments must drive a public education campaign on schools funding and the regulations that govern it. This is one of the recommendations that Corruption Watch campaigns and stakeholder relations manager Ronald Menoe delivered on behalf of organisation at the second South African Basic Education Conference (Sabec) in Kempton Park on Tuesday. Menoe added Read more >

Campaigning against corruption – 2014 elections

By Kavisha Pillay As we race up to the 2014 national elections, political parties are doing their best to convince the public that their party is best equipped to serve the country. South African citizens are demanding action against corruption, seen as a stumbling block to growth and development, and consequently many parties have highlighted Read more >

Business can play a vital role in fighting corruption

While its main focus remains on the abuse of public resources, Corruption Watch believes that business also has a crucial role to play in combating corruption. The civil society organisation has reached out to CEOs of leading companies in South Africa to explore opportunities for collaboration and involve business as an active partner in fighting Read more >

A role for businesses in combating corruption

Because we believe that business also has a role to play in fighting corruption, Corruption Watch hosted a colloquium at the GIBS Business School where business leaders came together to discuss ways in which they can help to eradicate the problem. We’ve put together this handy page for businesses on resources relating to anti-corruption, which Read more >