OPINIONS

Let South Africa’s people have their say in leadership appointments

By Moepeng TalaneFirst published on Business Day What reasonable measures must Parliament use to ensure meaningful public participation in its processes? This is a question that dominated the hearing of arguments on March 6 regarding an application brought by Corruption Watch to the Constitutional Court. The matter follows the 2022 recommendation to President Cyril Ramaphosa Read more >

CORRUPTION NEWS

Whistleblower Protection Bill is on the way

The Whistleblower Protection Bill is due to be introduced to Parliament later this year. The bill follows on the state capture commission’s recommendation, contained in its report released in 2022, that whistle-blower legislation be amended to provide increased protection. Former chief justice Raymond Zondo recommended that government take guidance from the UN Convention Against Corruption Read more >

CORRUPTION NEWS

BMIACF aims to help tighten South Africa’s borders

Home Affairs minister Leon Schreiber and Special Investigating Unit (SIU) head Andy Mothibi today launched the Border Management and Immigration Anti-Corruption Forum (BMIACF). “The initiative forms a key part of the intensified and coordinated effort to clamp down on corruption in this sector,” said a media advisory released by the two entities. Attendees at today’s Read more >

PRESS RELEASES

CW to release its 2024 annual corruption report

Corruption Watch (CW) will release its 13th annual corruption report, titled Accountable together, on Thursday 27 March 2025. This year’s report represents a critical moment in South Africa’s democratic history, after the advent of the significant political shift predicted in CW’s 2023 annual report, Changing the Landscape. The government of national unity (GNU) is the result of Read more >

CORRUPTION NEWS

SIU briefs Parly on TERS-related investigations

The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) met at the end of February to receive a briefing from the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) on the results of its investigations into irregularities relating to the Temporary Employee Relief Scheme (TERS). This scheme was established under the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) to provide relief during the Covid-19 Read more >

PRESS RELEASES

CW board announces leadership changes withn the organisation

The board of Corruption Watch (CW) today announced leadership developments at the organisation. Mr Karam Singh has stepped down from his role as executive director, effective 28 February 2025. He will, however, continue to work with CW in a consulting capacity for a period of time, focusing on key organisational priorities, after which he will Read more >

CORRUPTION NEWS

CW soon in ConCourt to challenge CGE appointments

Corruption Watch (CW) will appear in the Constitutional Court on 6 March to challenge the National Assembly’s (NA) recent process to appoint persons to the Commission on Gender Equality (CGE). The organisation has cited the NA speaker, the president of the country, the Information Regulator, and the CGE as respondents. This matter is of tremendous Read more >