CW ED Lebogang Ramafoko reacts to latest CPI: "It is time for governments and leaders to take decisive action in order to turn the tide against corruption."
CW ED Lebogang Ramafoko reacts to latest CPI: "It is time for governments and leaders to take decisive action in order to turn the tide against corruption."
CPI 2025: SA’s performance unchanged, global average declines
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The official rankings for the 2025 Loeries have been announced, and Corruption Watch sits pretty in impressive spots in two categories.
The official rankings for the 2025 Loeries have been announced, and Corruption Watch sits pretty in impressive spots in two categories.
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Madlanga interim report wants immediate investigation into several individuals

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The Madlanga commission, in its interim report, has made referrals for investigation into the actions of several police service members, concerning allegations of criminality, corruption, fraud, murder, perjury, and other unlawful actions. It also found prima facie evidence of wrongdoing with regard to certain current and former employees of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality.
The Madlanga commission, in its interim report, has made referrals for investigation into the actions of several police service members, concerning allegations of criminality, corruption, fraud, murder, perjury, and other unlawful actions. It also found prima facie evidence of wrongdoing with regard to certain current and former employees of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality.
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A new research study released last month by by the Human Sciences Research Council focuses on how South Africans can be encouraged to adopt an anti-corruption mindset and work with the authorities to fight corruption. The study was founded on the objectives of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy 2020–2030, which calls for a “whole-of-society approach” to corruption.
A new research study released last month by by the Human Sciences Research Council focuses on how South Africans can be encouraged to adopt an anti-corruption mindset and work with the authorities to fight corruption. The study was founded on the objectives of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy 2020–2030, which calls for a “whole-of-society approach” to corruption.
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