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SUMMARY:The Compact Dialogues: The Importance of Ethical Behaviour and Anti-Corruption in the Private Sector
DESCRIPTION:As the world continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic\, the climate crisis and growing economic uncertainty\, it is critical that we also address the issue of corruption.  \n\n\n\nThe Global Compact Network South Africa (GCNSA) in collaboration with Corruption Watch present a dialogue to build awareness among SMEs\, large corporations\, business associations\, financiers\, and policymakers on the importance of anti-corruption and ethical behaviour in the private sector. \n\n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\nNichole Solomons – Programme manager\, GCNSA \n\n\n\nNicki Van ‘t Riet – Head of Legal and Investigations\, Corruption Watch \n\n\n\nFatima Newman – Group chief risk officer\, EOH \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.corruptionwatch.org.za/event/the-compact-dialogues-the-importance-of-ethical-behaviour-and-anti-corruption-in-the-private-sector/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220516T090000
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SUMMARY:Conference: Collective action for beneficial ownership transparency in South Africa
DESCRIPTION:Members of the media are invited to a two-day conference on beneficial ownership transparency (BOT) in South Africa\, taking place in Cape Town on 16 -17 May 2022. The event is hosted by the Department of Public Service and Administration\, the Financial Intelligence Centre\, Open Government Partnership\, Corruption Watch\, and Open Ownership. \n\n\n\n\nThe subject of BOT is considered one of the leading topics in the international agenda for financial reform\, and is seen as a critical tool in fighting illicit financial flows related to corruption\, money laundering and tax evasion. South Africa is no less vulnerable to the range of financial crimes and corruption that results from the opacity around who owns and controls corporate entities\, and anonymous companies remain a major obstacle in the fight against these crimes.  \n\n\n\nA collective multi-stakeholder approach is key to addressing and making meaningful progress towards effective disclosure of high quality\, usable BO data. This event provides a valuable opportunity to facilitate that process. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.corruptionwatch.org.za/event/conference-collective-action-for-beneficial-ownership-transparency-in-south-africa/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220329T100000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: A new global norm for BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP TRANSPARENCY
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity to further anti-corruption and transparency in South Africa? \n\n\n\nThe Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recently approved revisions of its recommendation 24\, ushering in a new global standard on beneficial ownership transparency. This webinar will be an opportunity for government\, private sector and civil society stakeholders to critically discuss the scale of the problem of beneficial ownership opacity in South Africa. We will unpack the FATF amendments in order to identify the various vantage points for moving the anti-corruption and transparency agenda forward. \n\n\n\n\nModerator: \n\n\n\nMashudu Masutha (Corruption Watch) \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\nMaira Martini Transparency International) \n\n\n\nCherese Thakur (amaBhunghane) \n\n\n\nKarabo Railuji (Open Ownership) \n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.corruptionwatch.org.za/event/webinar-a-new-global-norm-for-beneficial-ownership-transparency/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220220T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220220T190000
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SUMMARY:TWITTER SPACE: The state of leadership in South Africa
DESCRIPTION:Since 2016\, Corruption Watch has actively focused on campaigning around appointment processes of leaders to institutions that comprise our criminal justice system\, the board of directors for state-owned enterprises\, and institutions established under Chapter 9 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. The objectives of our work are largely to advocate for candidates to be appointed in a transparent manner\, and to ensure that they are assessed against clear\, merit-based\, and objective criteria.  \n\n\n\nIt is in this light that Corruption Watch has decided to host a Twitter Space on the state of leadership in South Africa. Join us on 20 February for a rousing discussion! \n\n\n\n\nModerator: Melusi Ncala\, Corruption Watch \n\n\n\nGuests:Khaya Sithole\, PowerFM host \n\n\n\nMark Heywood\, Maverick Citizen editor \n\n\n\nJoanne Yawitch\, National Business Initiative CEO \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJOIN HERE
URL:https://www.corruptionwatch.org.za/event/twitter-space-the-state-of-leadership-in-south-africa/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220216T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220216T130000
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SUMMARY:How civil society can support the government to deliver on Zondo’s procurement recommendations
DESCRIPTION:The Zondo commission’s first report\, released in January\, highlights the link between public procurement and corruption\, and provides a series of observations and recommendations on the need to reform public procurement\, specifically in terms of transparency.  \n\n\n\nJoin the Open Contracting Partnership and guests in a community call to explore the roles of civil society\, journalists\, and other oversight actors in ensuring that public money is spent effectively. We will discuss opportunities for collaboration with the government\, key areas for change\, and next steps in creating a strong open contracting ecosystem. \n\n\n\n\nFacilitator: Zuki Kota \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\nMashudu Masutha – Corruption WatchTharin Pillay – Corruption WatchEdwin Muhumuza – Open Contracting Partnership \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.corruptionwatch.org.za/event/how-civil-society-can-support-the-government-to-deliver-on-zondos-procurement-recommendations/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20211024T180000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The lives and trials of whistle-blowers in South Africa
DESCRIPTION:The Health Sector Anti-Corruption Forum\, in partnership with Maverick Citizen\, presents a series of webinars that will explore the state of whistle-blowing in South Africa. \n\n\n\nThe murder of whistle-blower Babita Deokaran is a gruesome reminder of the dangers faced by those who risk their lives and livelihoods in order to expose corruption in South Africa. It is a moment to pause and assess our country’s efforts to protect whistle-blowers – who play a critical role in our pursuit for a corruption-free society. \n\n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, Mark Heywood will be in conversation with Cynthia Stimpel\, who exposed rampant corruption at South African Airways\, and Phumla Williams\, whose testimony at the Zondo Commission revealed the capture of the Government Communication & Information System (GCIS). \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.corruptionwatch.org.za/event/webinar-the-lives-and-trials-of-whistle-blowers-in-south-africa/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20211015T110000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Engaging with the ANC\, DA and EFF on their commitments to reduce local government corruption
DESCRIPTION:In the lead-up to local government elections\, join Corruption Watch as we put political parties in the hot seat and engage them on their proposals to eradicate corruption in municipalities. \n\n\n\n\nModerator: \n\n\n\nMelusi Ncala – Corruption Watch  \n\n\n\nGuests:  \n\n\n\nCilliers Brink – Democratic Alliance Khanya Ceza – Economic Freedom FightersBafuze Sicelo Yabo – African National Congress  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.corruptionwatch.org.za/event/webinar-engaging-with-the-anc-da-and-eff-on-their-commitments-to-reduce-local-government-corruption/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210928T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210928T153000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Unpacking the Role of the Information Regulator in relation to PAIA
DESCRIPTION:On 30 June 2021\, the Information Regulator took over the regulatory mandate functions relating to the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) from the South African Human Rights Commission. It is now established as the sole functionary\, apart from the courts\, that may consider complaints against decisions concerning requests for access to records of public or private bodies made in terms of PAIA. This development adds an additional level of recourse for requesters which – it is hoped – will improve rates of fulfilment of information requests. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Access to Information Network on International Day for Universal Access to Information to listen to members of the Information Regulator unpack this new role and what it means for individuals and public interest organisations exercising their right of access to information through PAIA. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.corruptionwatch.org.za/event/webinar-unpacking-the-role-of-the-information-regulator-in-relation-to-paia/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210919T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210919T190000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Unpacking whistle-blowing in South Africa
DESCRIPTION:The Health Sector Anti-Corruption Forum\, in partnership with Maverick Citizen\, presents a series of webinars that will explore the state of whistle-blowing in South Africa. \n\n\n\nThe murder of whistle-blower Babita Deokaran is a gruesome reminder of the dangers faced by those who risk their lives and livelihoods in order to expose corruption in South Africa. It is a moment to pause and assess our country’s efforts to protect whistle-blowers – who play a critical role in our pursuit for a corruption-free society. \n\n\n\nIn this introductory webinar\, join Prof Thuli Madonsela\, Adv. Andy Mothibi and Willie Hofmeyr\, to unpack key challenges confronting whistle-blowers\, as well as potential solutions to ensure a safer\, more conducive environment. \n\n\n\nNOTE: the webinar will begin at 6pm SAST. \n\n\n\n\nSPEAKERS: \n\n\n\nProf. Thuli MadonselaAdv. Andy MothibiWillie Hofmeyr \n\n\n\nMODERATOR: \n\n\n\nMark Heywood \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.corruptionwatch.org.za/event/webinar-unpacking-whistle-blowing-in-south-africa/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210915T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210915T113000
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SUMMARY:Discussion: Developing African Anti-Corruption Tools
DESCRIPTION:This session of #DIYAfrica will reflect on the development of anti-corruption tools and the challenges experienced by developers and activists in developing impactful tools for citizens. The session will bring to light some strategies to developing effective anti-corruption tools on the continent. #DIYAfrica is presented by the Civic Tech Innovation Forum and Jamfest. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession partners: CTIN and Corruption Watch \n\n\n\nModerator: \n\n\n\nJimmy Maliseni: Senior Information and Advocacy Officer\, Alliance for Community Action Zambia \n\n\n\nPanellists: \n\n\n\nKavisha Pillay: Veza – enhancing transparency and promoting accountability in policing Maurice Nyambe: Executive Director\, Transparency International Zambia Cherese Thakur: Advocacy Coordinator\, amaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism \n\n\n\n\nJOIN STREAM
URL:https://www.corruptionwatch.org.za/event/discussion-developing-african-anti-corruption-tools/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210820T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210820T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The use of technology in policing\, safety and security
DESCRIPTION:Technological advances have the potential of improving policing\, as well as enhancing safety and security in our communities. In this webinar\, we will explore tech solutions developed by Corruption Watch and Memeza\, an organisation specialising in tech community safety solutions. We will also gain valuable insight from the Civil Secretariat for Police as to how technology is currently being used to address police corruption and service issues. \n\n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\nElmarie Pereira – MemezaMothupi Mafologela – Civilian Secretariat of Police \n\n\n\nModerator: \n\n\n\nMelusi Ncala – Corruption Watch \n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.corruptionwatch.org.za/event/webinar-the-use-of-technology-in-policing-safety-and-security/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210813T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210813T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Active citizenship and accountability in local government
DESCRIPTION:Communities are often looking for avenues to hold municipalities accountable for failing to deliver services. Recently\, the Unemployed People’s Movement in Makhanda Municipality succeeded in having their municipality dissolved.  \n\n\n\nJoin this webinar to understand the insights of what led to the dissolution of Makhanda Municipality\, as well as to unpack ways in which communities can hold local government structures to account. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSPEAKERS: \n\n\n\n\n\nAyanda Kota – Unemployed People’s Movement \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr Onkgopotse Madumo – University of Pretoria \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMODERATOR:  \n\n\n\n\n\nSabeehah Motala – Corruption Watch \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.corruptionwatch.org.za/event/webinar-active-citizenship-and-accountability-in-local-government/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210812T113000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210812T123000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Launch of CW research report - Improving Transparency and Accountability in the Flow of Benefits to Mining Communities
DESCRIPTION:In 2018\, CW published its Mining Royalties Research Report that looked at equity benefits and compensation flowing from mining\, and whether these were reaching mining-affected communities. It concluded that widespread corruption was evident and that\, overall\, the communities most affected by mining were not benefiting\, but continued to live in conditions of poverty.  \n\n\n\nWe now present part II of that research\, a report that strives to understand how best to intervene in shaping the financial and legal mechanisms used to funnel benefits to mining-affected communities. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a discussion on the victories\, lessons and future directions for mining communities. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\nProfessor Sonwabile Mnwana of Fort Hare University \n\n\n\nErica Emdon of Public Interest Practice \n\n\n\n\nJOIN HERE (Microsoft Teams)
URL:https://www.corruptionwatch.org.za/event/webinar-launch-of-cw-research-report-improving-transparency-and-accountability-in-the-flow-of-benefits-to-mining-communities/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210728T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210728T130000
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SUMMARY:Civil society convening on leadership\, elected representatives and the unrest in South Africa
DESCRIPTION:The Heinrich Boell Foundation\, Womxn and Democracy Initiative\, Public Service Accountability Monitor\, and Parliamentary Monitoring Group invite you to participate in a convening on the current crises in South Africa and reflect on questions of leadership – specifically the role of legislatures and elected representatives leading up to this and beyond. \n\n\n\n\nThis convening aims to create a safe space for reflection while at the same time allowing for complex discussions\, among a diverse group of people\, who don’t all know each other. We understand this is a challenge. It will require that we enter prepared to listen\, and mindful of how we exercise our different and relative power in the conversation. \n\n\n\nWe will allocate time at the beginning of the convening to develop collective strategies to commit to recognise the limits of safety and to respond to the high levels of distress\, anger and helplessness that are being articulated by many. Part of this will be reaching consensus on how to document the meeting and share reflections outside the space. \n\n\n\nKindly RSVP by Monday\, 26 July 2021. All data requests must be completed by Monday\, 26 July 2021. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\nPLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM IF YOU REQUIRE DATA TO ATTEND
URL:https://www.corruptionwatch.org.za/event/civil-society-convening-on-leadership-elected-representatives-and-the-unrest-in-south-africa/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210727T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210727T133000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Deferred Prosecution Agreements - a solution to prosecuting backlog?
DESCRIPTION:FTI Consulting South Africa and Corruption Watch recently co-authored an article titled Addressing Corruption in South Africa in which we argued\, inter alia\, that consideration should be given to allowing criminal offenders to self-disclose and subject themselves to administrative penalties to avoid criminal prosecution through the mechanism of deferred prosecution agreements (DPAs). \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a session hosted by Petrus Marais to hear more from experts on the possibility of using DPAs to tackle corruption: \n\n\n\nAdv. Hermione Cronje\, South African prosecutor and the head of the investigating directorate in the Office of the National Director of Public ProsecutionAdv. Kate Hofmeyr\, evidence leader at the Zondo commissionAdv. Gilbert Swats\, forensic consultant and former deputy director of public prosecutionsKaram Singh\, head of Legal & Investigations at Corruption Watch  \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.corruptionwatch.org.za/event/webinar-deferred-prosecution-agreements-a-solution-to-prosecuting-backlog/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210507T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210507T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Corruption in Uniform - a focus on police brutality
DESCRIPTION:Increased public discussion and debate is currently taking place on the state of policing in South Africa. This was brought on by the flagrant abuse of power by police during the Covid-19 national lockdown\, violence experienced during the #FeesMustFall campaign\, as well as the global spotlight placed on policing by the #BlackLivesMatter movement. \n\n\n\nJoin Corruption Watch’s Melusi Ncala in conversation with Themba Masuku from the African Policing Civilian Oversight Forum\, as well as Prof. Jacklyn Cock from Wits University\, to discuss issues relating to police brutality in South Africa and the need for a human rights-based approach to policing. \n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.corruptionwatch.org.za/event/webinar-corruption-in-uniform-a-focus-on-police-brutality/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210429T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210429T123000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Critical reflections on the Mafereka commission and the Bapo ba Mogale case
DESCRIPTION:The North West Government has ignored all calls to release the findings of a commission of inquiry into traditional leadership claims\, chaired by Joe Mafereka (Mafereka Commission). The Bapo Ba Mogale Traditional community is directly affected by this lack of transparency\, which amounts to clear abuse of power by the North West Government. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us as experts and community members unpack this critical topic and analyse the implications\, lessons and future direction for Bapo ba Mogale and other mine-affected communities. The webinar will highlight the findings of the Mafereka Commission\, discuss the remedies available under these circumstances and encourage a larger participation from various stakeholders to demand transparency and accountability on issues relating to mining royalties. \n\n\n\nSPEAKERS:Moray Hathorn – Webber Wentzel (consultant) Joseph Rapanyana – Bapo ba Mogale community memberWilmien Wicomb – Legal Resource Centre \n\n\n\nMODERATOR:Matshidiso Dibakwane – Corruption Watch \n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.corruptionwatch.org.za/event/webinar-critical-reflections-on-the-mafereka-commission-and-the-bapo-ba-mogale-case/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210423T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210423T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T014905
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Understanding local government
DESCRIPTION:In 2021\, Corruption Watch will embark on a public mobilisation campaign that focuses on corruption at a local government level. With local government elections coming up later in the year\, it is vital for people to know how local government should work and what role they can play in holding it to account. \n\n\n\n\n Join Corruption Watch in discussion with the South African Local Government Association\, as well as the Dullah Omar Institute\, to understand the role of local government and the importance of public oversight. \n\n\n\nSpeakers:Lance Joel – South African Local Government Association Prof Jaap de Visser – Dullah Omar Institute Moderator:Mzwandile Banjathwa – Corruption Watch \n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.corruptionwatch.org.za/event/webinar-understanding-local-government/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210406T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210406T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Is Our Future for Sale?
DESCRIPTION:EPISODE ONE: The link between youth unemployment and corruption. \n\n\n\n\nJoin Corruption Watch\, in conversation with representatives from the National Youth Development Agency and the Budget Justice Coalition\, to discuss how corruption prevents young people from gaining access to meaningful opportunities.  \n\n\n\nSpeakers:Waseem Cassim (National Youth Development Agency) Dominic Brown (Budget Justice Coalition) \n\n\n\nModerators:Sabeehah Motala + Tawanda Kaseke (Corruption Watch) \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.corruptionwatch.org.za/event/webinar-is-our-future-for-sale/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210330T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210330T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The state of transparency of health procurement data in South Africa
DESCRIPTION:Corruption Watch presents two reports – a policy brief\, and a research study that maps the state of transparency of health procurement data in South Africa. In this webinar\, the presenters will provide an overview of the research findings\, discuss its implications\, and make recommendations to improve the state of health procurement with the aim of increasing funds allocated to public health. \n\n\n\nSpeakers:Kirsten Pearson – project specialist\, Corruption WatchThandi Bhengu – Data scientist\, Open Cities LabRichard Gevers – Founder\, Open Cities Lab \n\n\n\nModerator:Rebecca Weber – freelance journalist \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.corruptionwatch.org.za/event/webinar-the-state-of-transparency-of-health-procurement-data-in-south-africa/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210316T150000
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DTSTAMP:20260404T014905
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Covid-19 Vaccines and Human Rights Challenges
DESCRIPTION:The one-year ‘unwanted anniversary’ of COVID-19 restrictions\n\n\n\nThe Dullah Omar Institute is convening a webinar-series marking the one-year ‘unwanted anniversary’ of COVID-19 restrictions. \n\n\n\nAs part of this initiative\, the Applied Constitutional Study Laboratory and the Socio-Economic Rights Project at the Dullah Omar Institute\, University of the Western Cape invite you to a webinar on Covid-19 Vaccines and Human Rights Challenges. The webinar hopes to address issues such as accessibility\, cost of the vaccines\, the categories of people to prioritize\, how to ensure equitable distribution\, and whether the vaccines should be made compulsory. \n\n\n\n\nModerator: Gladys Mirugi-Mukundi\, Dullah Omar Institute\, UWC. \n\n\n\nOpening remarks:Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng\, UN Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health . \n\n\n\nGuest speakers:Alicia Yamin\, lecturer at Harvard Law School and Senior Fellow at the Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy\, Biotechnology and Bioethics.Prof Francois Venter\, divisional head of Ezintsha at the University of the Witwatersrand\,  Johannesburg. \n\n\n\n\nWhen 16 March 2021 from 15h00 to 16h00 (Africa/Johannesburg / UTC200)Where Zoom (virtual meeting)Contact Keathélia Sapto\n\n\n\nPlease click HERE to register in advance for this meeting. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.corruptionwatch.org.za/event/webinar-covid-19-vaccines-and-human-rights-challenges/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210303T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210303T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: What we should know\, but don't know\, about COVID-19 vaccine procurement and rollout
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we discuss the gaps in information shared by the government around the procurement of Covid-19 vaccines. Transparency and regulatory compliance are needed to build public trust in the vaccination programme – and public trust is crucial if the programme is to succeed. There is still much we do not know and much we should know\, some details that might be forthcoming\, and other information that should already be available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPRESENTER: Prof Geo Quinot – professor of law\, Stellenbosch UniversityRESPONDENT: Dr Allison Anthony – senior lecturer\,  Faculty of Law\, UNISA \n\n\n\nMODERATOR: Rebecca Weber – freelance journalist \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.corruptionwatch.org.za/event/webinar-covid-19-vaccine-procurement-and-rollout/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210218T160000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210218T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T014905
CREATED:20210204T095110Z
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SUMMARY:Online training - Investigating the health sector: red flags in public procurement and public spending
DESCRIPTION:Corruption Watch in collaboration with the Open Contracting Partnership (OCP) is inviting journalists to participate in our training on open contracting as a tool for transparency and accountability in governance. Given the wide-spread corruption in Covid-related procurement that has been identified by the media\, this is an appropriate time to discuss greater transparency and accountability in the context of government procurement. \n\n\n\n\nThe workshop is aimed at introducing the concept of open contracting and building an understanding of the use of procurement data for anti-corruption\, red flag monitoring\, and investigative journalism. We also aim to provide guidance on how to use data tools and resources for the analysis of procurement data. \n\n\n\nParticipants will be walked through an introduction to open contracting\, its principles\, key concepts\, and implementation. We will also cover the contracting process\, context\, and history of open contracting and the Open Contracting Data Standard\, the problems it was developed to address\, use cases\, and finding the data. \n\n\n\nIn addition\, we will provide training on how to use our red flags methodology to show how you can reference procurement data against a set of over 150 suspicious behaviour indicators\, or “red flags” and how this fits into your investigative storytelling. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us as we discuss this important issue\, where the media can continue to play its vital role in ensuring accountability for government corruption. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.corruptionwatch.org.za/event/online-training-investigating-the-health-sector-red-flags-in-public-procurement-and-public-spending/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210217T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210217T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T014905
CREATED:20210212T152646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T090553Z
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SUMMARY:Launch of the Veza tool for increased police transparency and accountability
DESCRIPTION:Corruption Watch invites members of the media to the launch of the Veza Tool. Join the event online on Wednesday\, 17 February 2021 at 10h00. \n\n\n\nVeza\, which\, loosely translated\, means ‘expose’ or ‘reveal’\, is designed to empower communities with mechanisms to combat corruption and break the cycle of impunity in the police service.  \n\n\n\nThe Veza Tool aims to assist activists\, researchers\, journalists\, and the public at large in demanding better and more accountable policing in South Africa. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.corruptionwatch.org.za/event/launch-of-the-veza-tool-for-increased-police-transparency-and-accountability/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201209T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201209T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T014905
CREATED:20201207T070117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201207T070704Z
UID:27789-1607518800-1607524200@www.corruptionwatch.org.za
SUMMARY:Webinar: Our future is not for sale!
DESCRIPTION:Join Corruption Watch’s Melusi Ncala in conversation with: \n\n\n\nBusi Sibeko\, economist and researcher (institute for economic justice)\, andGugu Nonjinge\, senior advocacy officer at the centre for the study of violence and reconciliation)\,\n\n\n\nto discuss the findings of the 2020 youth perceptions survey. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.corruptionwatch.org.za/event/webinar-our-future-is-not-for-sale/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201209T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T014905
CREATED:20201208T153730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201208T154046Z
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SUMMARY:IACD graffiti painting event
DESCRIPTION:Follow Corruption Watch on 9 December\, International Anti-Corruption Day\, for a graffiti event where our artist Mars will paint a mural\, live\, to support the UN’s IACD theme of #RecoverwithIntegrity. This year’s theme emphasises that an inclusive Covid-19 recovery can only be achieved with integrity and accountability. \n\n\n\nTo RECOVER with INTEGRITY\, we need to stand #UnitedAgainstCorruption. \n\n\n\n\nArtist: Mars \n\n\n\nVenue: corner of Empire Road and Jan Smuts Avenue\, Johannesburg \n\n\n\nTime: 10h00 to 12h00
URL:https://www.corruptionwatch.org.za/event/iacd-graffiti-painting-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201208T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T014905
CREATED:20201201T102111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201201T102304Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual workshop: Transforming South Africa's procurement system
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Office of Drug and Crime (UNODC) and the British High Commission South Africa\, with the Open Contracting Partnership and Open Ownership\, will host a virtual workshop on Transforming Procurement System in South Africa\, to be held on 8 December 2020\, from 9h00 – 13h00 SAST. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe workshop coincides with International Anti-Corruption Day\, and is aimed at bringing together key stakeholders in South Africa to build an understanding of the links between public procurement\, open contracting\, and beneficial ownership; sharing best practices and resources; and identifying potential opportunities for collaboration to improve transparency and accountability of supply chain management in South Africa. \n\n\n\nHighlights of the event will include high-level speakers from the UNODC and Chapter 9 oversight institutions; reflections from academia\, media and civil society – including Corruption Watch – and breakout and discussion groups to allow for deeper conversations and development of recommendations. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.corruptionwatch.org.za/event/virtual-workshop-transforming-south-africas-procurement-system/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201206T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201206T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T014905
CREATED:20201130T084536Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: When Covid-19 and corruption intersect
DESCRIPTION:During the Covid-19 pandemic\, businesses\, individuals and politicians cynically exploited a public health crisis for personal gain. \n\n\n\nIn the final Health Sector Anti-Corruption Forum webinar for 2020\, the heads of South Africa’s leading law enforcement agencies  will be providing a progress update on Covid-19 corruption-related investigations and prosecutions. \n\n\n\nSpeakers include Shamila Batohi – National Director of Public Prosecutions\, Godfrey Lebeya –  Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations (Hawks)\, Andy Mothibi – Head of Special Investigating Unit. Moderated by: Mark Heywood – Maverick Citizen \n\n\n\nRegister here:  \n\n\n\nhttps://event.webinarjam.com/register/23/komz6aw
URL:https://www.corruptionwatch.org.za/event/webinar-when-covid-19-and-corruption-intersect/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201205T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201205T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T014905
CREATED:20201201T111548Z
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UID:27731-1607158800-1607158800@www.corruptionwatch.org.za
SUMMARY:Online Colloquium: Fix Our Democracy
DESCRIPTION:The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation invites you to an online colloquium: Fix our democracy – Tackling capture and corruption to prevent state failure.  \n\n\n\nThe programme will see the launch of a report which contains over 100 suggestions by members of the public and civil society organisations on how to fix our democracy.  \n\n\n\nOutgoing Wits vice chancellor\, Prof Adam Habib\, will share his reflections on the report.  \n\n\n\nThe programme will also include a panel discussion on the concept of state failure and how can civil society help prevent this\, as well as positive strides made in combating corruption in the last year.  \n\n\n\nRegister here:  \n\n\n\nhttps://bit.ly/2HGzxY9
URL:https://www.corruptionwatch.org.za/event/online-colloquium-fix-our-democracy/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201204T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201204T123000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Open Contracting in Low and Middle-Income Countries: The case of South Africa
DESCRIPTION:The Government Transparency Institute and Transparency International Health Initiative invite you to attend the presentation and discussion of our recent report. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe event will begin with South Africa-specific highlights from the report Modelling Reform Strategies for Open Contracting in Low and Middle-Income Countries – evaluating the effectiveness of reforms aimed at introducing open contracting in LMIC settings. The presentation will focus specifically on the reform trajectory and Open Contracting opportunities and challenges in the South African context. \n\n\n\nThe authors will introduce the report\, followed by a structured Q&A and discussion covering topics such as – how does Open Contracting help broader cross-sectoral reforms\, and what the key contextual factors should be in designing Open Contracting reforms in South Africa\, in order to generate thought-provoking debate on how we can move the dial on procurement transparency. \n\n\n\nDate: 4 December 2020Time: 11h00 – 12h30 (SAST)Venue: Zoom \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.corruptionwatch.org.za/event/webinar-open-contracting-in-low-and-middle-income-countries-the-case-of-south-africa/
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