DEAR CORRUPTION WATCHAny wrongdoing must be reported to police 19 Mar 2012, 7:54 Dear Corruption Watch I run a small business that is dependent on a single contract with a government department. I have evidence that the person who manages our supplier status is corrupt. If I blow the whistle, can I ensure our company doesn't lose the government business we need, or does South Africa's whistle-blower protection Read more >
DEAR CORRUPTION WATCH How the wife could get you into trouble 13 Mar 2012, 12:10 Dear Corruption Watch I work for a parastatal and sit on some of the boards reviewing tender proposals. My wife works for a business which often submits proposals to secure government work, but up until now has not pitched for business from the department where I work. Her business will be doing so Read more >
DEAR CORRUPTION WATCH Rival tender far more expensive than mine 06 Mar 2012, 13:45 Are you witnessing corruption but don’t know what to do about it? Ask the team of Corruption Watch experts what to do by writing to: letters@businesstimes.co.za and mark your letter ‘Dear Corruption Watch’. I run a small service business that has, from time to time, tendered for government contracts. I am a black woman with a professional Read more >
DEAR CORRUPTION WATCH The law trumps confidentiality agreements 06 Mar 2012, 13:39 Are you faced with an ethical dilemma? Are you witnessing corruption but don’t know what to do about it? Ask the team of Corruption Watch experts what to do by writing to: letters@businesstimes.co.za and mark your letter ‘Dear Corruption Watch’. Dear Corruption Watch, I am an adviser and bound by confidentiality agreements with my clients. I have Read more >
DEAR CORRUPTION WATCH Beware of ‘friends’ bearing gifts 22 Feb 2012, 14:14 Are you witnessing corruption but don’t know what to do about it? Ask the team of Corruption Watch experts what to do by writing to: letters@businesstimes.co.za and mark your letter ‘Dear Corruption Watch’. Dear Corruption Watch When is a gift a bribe? I am a fairly senior civil servant on a decision-making panel that awards Read more >
DEAR CORRUPTION WATCH How can I get rid of the dodgy directors? 15 Feb 2012, 13:10 Are you witnessing corruption but don’t know what to do about it? Ask the team of Corruption Watch experts what to do by writing to: letters@businesstimes.co.za and mark your letter ‘Dear Corruption Watch’. Dear Corruption Watch I sit on a board of a large company. We are a highly complex business that supplies large-scale infrastructure services Read more >
DEAR CORRUPTION WATCH Paying bribes can be costly in the long run 07 Feb 2012, 10:14 Are you witnessing corruption but don’t know what to do about it? Ask the team of Corruption Watch experts what to do by writing to: letters@businesstimes.co.za and mark your letter ‘Dear Corruption Watch’. Dear Corruption Watch My company has recently been engaged in a business transaction in Asia. We have a policy of consultation and Read more >